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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,651.46, 233,181.87 and 92,337.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,651.46, 233,181.87 and 92,337.81 is: 138,331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,651.46 : 233,181.87 = 92,337.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,651.46/233,181.87 = 92,337.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,651.46x = 233,181.87 × 92,337.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,651.46x = 21,531,503,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531,503,207.50/155,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,331.52

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