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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,812.52, 237,907.34 and 92,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,812.52, 237,907.34 and 92,112.52 is: 137,988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,812.52 : 237,907.34 = 92,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,812.52/237,907.34 = 92,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,812.52x = 237,907.34 × 92,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,812.52x = 21,914,244,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914,244,613.90/158,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,988.14

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