Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,110.36, 238,653 and 92,508
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159,110.36, 238,653 and 92,508 is: 138,754.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,110.36 : 238,653 = 92,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,110.36/238,653 = 92,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,110.36x = 238,653 × 92,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,110.36x = 22,077,311,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,077,311,724/159,110.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,754.71
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