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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,629.32, 237,943.98 and 92,530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,629.32, 237,943.98 and 92,530.89 is: 138,796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,629.32 : 237,943.98 = 92,530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,629.32/237,943.98 = 92,530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,629.32x = 237,943.98 × 92,530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,629.32x = 22,017,168,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,017,168,239.54/158,629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,796.34

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