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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,612.58, 237,843.54 and 92,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,612.58, 237,843.54 and 92,073.12 is: 138,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,612.58 : 237,843.54 = 92,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,612.58/237,843.54 = 92,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,612.58x = 237,843.54 × 92,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,612.58x = 21,898,996,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,996,799.64/158,612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,065.95

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