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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,608.46, 237,837.35 and 92,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,608.46, 237,837.35 and 92,068.98 is: 138,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,608.46 : 237,837.35 = 92,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,608.46/237,837.35 = 92,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,608.46x = 237,837.35 × 92,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,608.46x = 21,897,441,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,441,760.06/158,608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,059.74

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