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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,838.14, 238,181.72 and 92,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,838.14, 238,181.72 and 92,297.46 is: 138,402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,838.14 : 238,181.72 = 92,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,838.14/238,181.72 = 92,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,838.14x = 238,181.72 × 92,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,838.14x = 21,983,567,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,983,567,774.43/158,838.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,402.32

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