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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,635.98, 237,878.04 and 92,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,635.98, 237,878.04 and 92,094.48 is: 138,097.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,635.98 : 237,878.04 = 92,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,635.98/237,878.04 = 92,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,635.98x = 237,878.04 × 92,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,635.98x = 21,907,254,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907,254,397.22/158,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,097.64

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