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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,609.46, 237,838.84 and 92,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,609.46, 237,838.84 and 92,069.98 is: 138,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,609.46 : 237,838.84 = 92,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,609.46/237,838.84 = 92,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,609.46x = 237,838.84 × 92,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,609.46x = 21,897,817,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,817,242.02/158,609.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,061.23

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