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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,992.36, 338,988.20 and 92,778.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,992.36, 338,988.20 and 92,778.78 is: 139,168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,992.36 : 338,988.20 = 92,778.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,992.36/338,988.20 = 92,778.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,992.36x = 338,988.20 × 92,778.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,992.36x = 31,450,911,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,450,911,630.40/225,992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,168.03

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