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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,811.52, 237,905.84 and 92,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,811.52, 237,905.84 and 92,111.52 is: 137,986.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,811.52 : 237,905.84 = 92,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,811.52/237,905.84 = 92,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,811.52x = 237,905.84 × 92,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,811.52x = 21,913,868,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,913,868,539.28/158,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,986.64

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