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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,070.76, 238,593.73 and 92,468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,070.76, 238,593.73 and 92,468.41 is: 138,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,070.76 : 238,593.73 = 92,468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,070.76/238,593.73 = 92,468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,070.76x = 238,593.73 × 92,468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,070.76x = 22,062,381,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,381,656.10/159,070.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,695.40

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