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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,033.98, 217,525.02 and 92,286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,033.98, 217,525.02 and 92,286.78 is: 138,413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,033.98 : 217,525.02 = 92,286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,033.98/217,525.02 = 92,286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,033.98x = 217,525.02 × 92,286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,033.98x = 20,074,683,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074,683,665.24/145,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,413.66

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