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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,876.67, 238,413.47 and 92,348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,876.67, 238,413.47 and 92,348.13 is: 138,579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,876.67 : 238,413.47 = 92,348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,876.67/238,413.47 = 92,348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,876.67x = 238,413.47 × 92,348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,876.67x = 22,017,037,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,017,037,659.57/158,876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,579.43

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