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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,309.18, 238,569.57 and 92,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,309.18, 238,569.57 and 92,546.82 is: 138,591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,309.18 : 238,569.57 = 92,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,309.18/238,569.57 = 92,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,309.18x = 238,569.57 × 92,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,309.18x = 22,078,855,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,855,052.27/159,309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,591.23

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