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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,101.34, 238,639.52 and 92,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,101.34, 238,639.52 and 92,499 is: 138,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,101.34 : 238,639.52 = 92,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,101.34/238,639.52 = 92,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,101.34x = 238,639.52 × 92,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,101.34x = 22,073,916,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073,916,960.48/159,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,741.24

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