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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,266.74, 238,637.53 and 92,519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,266.74, 238,637.53 and 92,519.50 is: 138,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,266.74 : 238,637.53 = 92,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,266.74/238,637.53 = 92,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,266.74x = 238,637.53 × 92,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,266.74x = 22,078,623,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,623,301.05/159,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,626.71

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