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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,877.67, 238,414.97 and 92,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,877.67, 238,414.97 and 92,349.13 is: 138,580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,877.67 : 238,414.97 = 92,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,877.67/238,414.97 = 92,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,877.67x = 238,414.97 × 92,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,877.67x = 22,017,415,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,017,415,058.48/158,877.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,580.93

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