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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,252.12, 238,977 and 92,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,252.12, 238,977 and 92,721.96 is: 139,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,252.12 : 238,977 = 92,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,252.12/238,977 = 92,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,252.12x = 238,977 × 92,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,252.12x = 22,158,415,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,415,834.92/159,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,140.48

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