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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,509.27, 338,263.43 and 92,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,509.27, 338,263.43 and 92,389.68 is: 138,584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,509.27 : 338,263.43 = 92,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,509.27/338,263.43 = 92,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,509.27x = 338,263.43 × 92,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,509.27x = 31,252,049,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252,049,591.45/225,509.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,584.33

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