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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,244.11, 238,603.73 and 92,496.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,244.11, 238,603.73 and 92,496.87 is: 138,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,244.11 : 238,603.73 = 92,496.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,244.11/238,603.73 = 92,496.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,244.11x = 238,603.73 × 92,496.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,244.11x = 22,070,097,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070,097,732.84/159,244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,592.87

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