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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,070.26, 238,592.98 and 92,467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,070.26, 238,592.98 and 92,467.91 is: 138,694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,070.26 : 238,592.98 = 92,467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,070.26/238,592.98 = 92,467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,070.26x = 238,592.98 × 92,467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,070.26x = 22,062,193,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,193,123.89/159,070.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,694.65

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