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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,780.13, 237,858.79 and 92,080.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,780.13, 237,858.79 and 92,080.13 is: 137,939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,780.13 : 237,858.79 = 92,080.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,780.13/237,858.79 = 92,080.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,780.13x = 237,858.79 × 92,080.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,780.13x = 21,902,068,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,068,122.62/158,780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,939.61

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