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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,148.40, 513,222.60 and 92,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,148.40, 513,222.60 and 92,830.40 is: 139,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,148.40 : 513,222.60 = 92,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,148.40/513,222.60 = 92,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,148.40x = 513,222.60 × 92,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,148.40x = 47,642,659,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642,659,247.04/342,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,245.60

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