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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,859.19, 238,387.27 and 92,330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,859.19, 238,387.27 and 92,330.65 is: 138,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,859.19 : 238,387.27 = 92,330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,859.19/238,387.27 = 92,330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,859.19x = 238,387.27 × 92,330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,859.19x = 22,010,450,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,450,764.03/158,859.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,553.21

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