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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,845.92, 238,367.26 and 92,317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,845.92, 238,367.26 and 92,317.38 is: 138,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,845.92 : 238,367.26 = 92,317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,845.92/238,367.26 = 92,317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,845.92x = 238,367.26 × 92,317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,845.92x = 22,005,440,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005,440,920.98/158,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,533.25

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