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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,824.89, 238,161.87 and 92,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,824.89, 238,161.87 and 92,284.20 is: 138,382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,824.89 : 238,161.87 = 92,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,824.89/238,161.87 = 92,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,824.89x = 238,161.87 × 92,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,824.89x = 21,978,577,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,978,577,643.45/158,824.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,382.45

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