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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,786.19, 237,867.87 and 92,086.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,786.19, 237,867.87 and 92,086.18 is: 137,948.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,786.19 : 237,867.87 = 92,086.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,786.19/237,867.87 = 92,086.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,786.19x = 237,867.87 × 92,086.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,786.19x = 21,904,343,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904,343,493.04/158,786.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,948.67

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