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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,754.08, 236,631.12 and 92,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,754.08, 236,631.12 and 92,044 is: 138,066

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,754.08 : 236,631.12 = 92,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,754.08/236,631.12 = 92,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,754.08x = 236,631.12 × 92,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,754.08x = 21,780,474,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,780,474,809.28/157,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,066

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