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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,545.23, 227,022.59 and 92,233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,545.23, 227,022.59 and 92,233.79 is: 138,170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,545.23 : 227,022.59 = 92,233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,545.23/227,022.59 = 92,233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,545.23x = 227,022.59 × 92,233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,545.23x = 20,939,152,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939,152,986.79/151,545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,170.98

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