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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,645.52, 238,179.45 and 92,133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,645.52, 238,179.45 and 92,133.39 is: 138,322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,645.52 : 238,179.45 = 92,133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,645.52/238,179.45 = 92,133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,645.52x = 238,179.45 × 92,133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,645.52x = 21,944,280,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,944,280,156.84/158,645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,322.72

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