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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,622.80, 231,934.20 and 92,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,622.80, 231,934.20 and 92,414.80 is: 138,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,622.80 : 231,934.20 = 92,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,622.80/231,934.20 = 92,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,622.80x = 231,934.20 × 92,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,622.80x = 21,434,152,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434,152,706.16/154,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,622.20

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