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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,886.43, 238,466.33 and 92,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,886.43, 238,466.33 and 92,233.96 is: 138,430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,886.43 : 238,466.33 = 92,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,886.43/238,466.33 = 92,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,886.43x = 238,466.33 × 92,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,886.43x = 21,994,693,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994,693,942.57/158,886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,430.29

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