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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,339, 219,898.32 and 92,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,339, 219,898.32 and 92,271 is: 127,340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,339 : 219,898.32 = 92,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,339/219,898.32 = 92,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,339x = 219,898.32 × 92,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,339x = 20,290,237,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290,237,884.72/159,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,340.06

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