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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,436.30, 231,654.45 and 92,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,436.30, 231,654.45 and 92,228.30 is: 138,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,436.30 : 231,654.45 = 92,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,436.30/231,654.45 = 92,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,436.30x = 231,654.45 × 92,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,436.30x = 21,365,096,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,365,096,110.94/154,436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,342.45

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