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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,434.30, 231,651.45 and 92,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,434.30, 231,651.45 and 92,226.30 is: 138,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,434.30 : 231,651.45 = 92,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,434.30/231,651.45 = 92,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,434.30x = 231,651.45 × 92,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,434.30x = 21,364,356,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,364,356,123.14/154,434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,339.45

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