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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,968.86, 338,939.34 and 92,845.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,968.86, 338,939.34 and 92,845.69 is: 139,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,968.86 : 338,939.34 = 92,845.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,968.86/338,939.34 = 92,845.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,968.86x = 338,939.34 × 92,845.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,968.86x = 31,469,056,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469,056,890.44/225,968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,262.80

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