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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,246.16, 229,286.04 and 92,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,246.16, 229,286.04 and 92,227.28 is: 137,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,246.16 : 229,286.04 = 92,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,246.16/229,286.04 = 92,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,246.16x = 229,286.04 × 92,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,246.16x = 21,146,427,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146,427,811.17/153,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,989.94

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