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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,851.65, 235,258.03 and 92,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,851.65, 235,258.03 and 92,847.88 is: 139,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,851.65 : 235,258.03 = 92,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,851.65/235,258.03 = 92,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,851.65x = 235,258.03 × 92,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,851.65x = 21,843,207,697.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,207,697.95/156,851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,260.30

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