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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,812.02, 237,906.59 and 92,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,812.02, 237,906.59 and 92,112.02 is: 137,987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,812.02 : 237,906.59 = 92,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,812.02/237,906.59 = 92,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,812.02x = 237,906.59 × 92,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,812.02x = 21,914,056,576.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914,056,576.21/158,812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,987.39

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