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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,968, 238,140.33 and 92,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,968, 238,140.33 and 92,268.28 is: 138,221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,968 : 238,140.33 = 92,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,968/238,140.33 = 92,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,968x = 238,140.33 × 92,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,968x = 21,972,798,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972,798,647.73/158,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,221.52

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