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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,906.42, 338,802.78 and 92,823.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,906.42, 338,802.78 and 92,823.42 is: 139,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,906.42 : 338,802.78 = 92,823.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,906.42/338,802.78 = 92,823.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,906.42x = 338,802.78 × 92,823.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,906.42x = 31,448,832,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,832,745.11/225,906.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,211.77

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