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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,213.61, 238,557.97 and 92,466.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,213.61, 238,557.97 and 92,466.37 is: 138,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,213.61 : 238,557.97 = 92,466.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,213.61/238,557.97 = 92,466.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,213.61x = 238,557.97 × 92,466.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,213.61x = 22,058,589,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,589,520.47/159,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,547.14

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