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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,580.38, 237,956.70 and 92,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,580.38, 237,956.70 and 92,068.32 is: 138,152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,580.38 : 237,956.70 = 92,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,580.38/237,956.70 = 92,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,580.38x = 237,956.70 × 92,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,580.38x = 21,908,273,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,908,273,601.74/158,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,152.49

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