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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,647.02, 238,181.70 and 92,134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,647.02, 238,181.70 and 92,134.89 is: 138,324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,647.02 : 238,181.70 = 92,134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,647.02/238,181.70 = 92,134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,647.02x = 238,181.70 × 92,134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,647.02x = 21,944,844,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,944,844,729.51/158,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,324.97

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