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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,583.88, 237,961.95 and 92,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,583.88, 237,961.95 and 92,071.82 is: 138,157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,583.88 : 237,961.95 = 92,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,583.88/237,961.95 = 92,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,583.88x = 237,961.95 × 92,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,583.88x = 21,909,589,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909,589,827.25/158,583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,157.74

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