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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,176.32, 513,255.84 and 92,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,176.32, 513,255.84 and 92,851.84 is: 139,275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,176.32 : 513,255.84 = 92,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,176.32/513,255.84 = 92,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,176.32x = 513,255.84 × 92,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,176.32x = 47,656,749,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,656,749,134.75/342,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,275.42

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