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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,098.34, 238,635.02 and 92,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,098.34, 238,635.02 and 92,496 is: 138,736.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,098.34 : 238,635.02 = 92,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,098.34/238,635.02 = 92,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,098.34x = 238,635.02 × 92,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,098.34x = 22,072,784,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,784,809.92/159,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,736.74

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