Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,726.08, 236,589.12 and 92,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 157,726.08, 236,589.12 and 92,016 is: 138,024
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,726.08 : 236,589.12 = 92,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,726.08/236,589.12 = 92,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,726.08x = 236,589.12 × 92,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,726.08x = 21,769,984,465.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,769,984,465.92/157,726.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,024
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