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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,844.92, 238,365.76 and 92,316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,844.92, 238,365.76 and 92,316.38 is: 138,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,844.92 : 238,365.76 = 92,316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,844.92/238,365.76 = 92,316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,844.92x = 238,365.76 × 92,316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,844.92x = 22,005,064,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005,064,079.15/158,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,531.75

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