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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,787.18, 237,869.36 and 92,087.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,787.18, 237,869.36 and 92,087.18 is: 137,950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,787.18 : 237,869.36 = 92,087.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,787.18/237,869.36 = 92,087.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,787.18x = 237,869.36 × 92,087.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,787.18x = 21,904,718,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904,718,570.80/158,787.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,950.17

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