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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,211.36, 238,554.60 and 92,464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,211.36, 238,554.60 and 92,464.12 is: 138,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,211.36 : 238,554.60 = 92,464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,211.36/238,554.60 = 92,464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,211.36x = 238,554.60 × 92,464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,211.36x = 22,057,741,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057,741,160.95/159,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,543.76

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