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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,670.10, 217,005.15 and 92,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,670.10, 217,005.15 and 92,117.30 is: 138,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,670.10 : 217,005.15 = 92,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,670.10/217,005.15 = 92,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,670.10x = 217,005.15 × 92,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,670.10x = 19,989,928,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989,928,504.10/144,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,175.95

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