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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,029.24, 339,153.96 and 92,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,029.24, 339,153.96 and 92,949.48 is: 139,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,029.24 : 339,153.96 = 92,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,029.24/339,153.96 = 92,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,029.24x = 339,153.96 × 92,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,029.24x = 31,524,184,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,524,184,221.94/226,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,469.50

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