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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,553.65, 237,916.58 and 92,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,553.65, 237,916.58 and 92,041.52 is: 138,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,553.65 : 237,916.58 = 92,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,553.65/237,916.58 = 92,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,553.65x = 237,916.58 × 92,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,553.65x = 21,898,202,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,202,006.61/158,553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,112.25

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