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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,607.58, 237,836.04 and 92,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,607.58, 237,836.04 and 92,068.12 is: 138,058.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,607.58 : 237,836.04 = 92,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,607.58/237,836.04 = 92,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,607.58x = 237,836.04 × 92,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,607.58x = 21,897,117,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,117,071.04/158,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,058.45

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