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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,041.43, 238,250.03 and 92,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,041.43, 238,250.03 and 92,341.71 is: 138,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,041.43 : 238,250.03 = 92,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,041.43/238,250.03 = 92,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,041.43x = 238,250.03 × 92,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,041.43x = 22,000,414,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,414,716.04/159,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,331.34

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