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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,227.83, 223,804.83 and 93,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,227.83, 223,804.83 and 93,039 is: 139,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,227.83 : 223,804.83 = 93,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,227.83/223,804.83 = 93,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,227.83x = 223,804.83 × 93,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,227.83x = 20,822,577,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,822,577,578.37/149,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,535.48

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