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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,644.14, 237,889.66 and 92,101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,644.14, 237,889.66 and 92,101.02 is: 138,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,644.14 : 237,889.66 = 92,101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,644.14/237,889.66 = 92,101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,644.14x = 237,889.66 × 92,101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,644.14x = 21,909,880,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909,880,333.45/158,644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,107.09

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