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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,176.37, 238,863.38 and 92,646.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,176.37, 238,863.38 and 92,646.21 is: 139,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,176.37 : 238,863.38 = 92,646.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,176.37/238,863.38 = 92,646.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,176.37x = 238,863.38 × 92,646.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,176.37x = 22,129,786,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,786,401.56/159,176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,026.83

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