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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,607.33, 237,835.67 and 92,067.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,607.33, 237,835.67 and 92,067.86 is: 138,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,607.33 : 237,835.67 = 92,067.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,607.33/237,835.67 = 92,067.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,607.33x = 237,835.67 × 92,067.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,607.33x = 21,897,019,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,019,519.05/158,607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,058.06

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