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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,859.69, 238,388.02 and 92,331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,859.69, 238,388.02 and 92,331.15 is: 138,553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,859.69 : 238,388.02 = 92,331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,859.69/238,388.02 = 92,331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,859.69x = 238,388.02 × 92,331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,859.69x = 22,010,640,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010,640,032.82/158,859.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,553.97

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