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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,038.68, 339,168.18 and 92,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,038.68, 339,168.18 and 92,958.92 is: 139,483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,038.68 : 339,168.18 = 92,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,038.68/339,168.18 = 92,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,038.68x = 339,168.18 × 92,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,038.68x = 31,528,707,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,528,707,711.17/226,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,483.68

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