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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,627.80, 237,963.58 and 92,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,627.80, 237,963.58 and 92,099.26 is: 138,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,627.80 : 237,963.58 = 92,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,627.80/237,963.58 = 92,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,627.80x = 237,963.58 × 92,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,627.80x = 21,916,269,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,916,269,624.95/158,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,161.59

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