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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,631.80, 237,969.58 and 92,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,631.80, 237,969.58 and 92,103.26 is: 138,167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,631.80 : 237,969.58 = 92,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,631.80/237,969.58 = 92,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,631.80x = 237,969.58 × 92,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,631.80x = 21,917,774,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,917,774,098.83/158,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,167.59

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