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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,974.80, 232,001.40 and 92,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,974.80, 232,001.40 and 92,766.80 is: 138,874.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,974.80 : 232,001.40 = 92,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,974.80/232,001.40 = 92,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,974.80x = 232,001.40 × 92,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,974.80x = 21,522,027,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,522,027,473.52/154,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,874.37

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