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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,227.20, 205,840.80 and 92,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,227.20, 205,840.80 and 92,875.20 is: 139,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,227.20 : 205,840.80 = 92,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,227.20/205,840.80 = 92,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,227.20x = 205,840.80 × 92,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,227.20x = 19,117,505,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117,505,468.16/137,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,312.80

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