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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,295.38, 219,792.33 and 92,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,295.38, 219,792.33 and 92,188.50 is: 127,199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,295.38 : 219,792.33 = 92,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,295.38/219,792.33 = 92,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,295.38x = 219,792.33 × 92,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,295.38x = 20,262,325,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262,325,214.21/159,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,199.70

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