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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,225.30, 231,337.95 and 92,017.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,225.30, 231,337.95 and 92,017.30 is: 138,025.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,225.30 : 231,337.95 = 92,017.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,225.30/231,337.95 = 92,017.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,225.30x = 231,337.95 × 92,017.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,225.30x = 21,287,093,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287,093,546.54/154,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,025.95

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