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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,363.21, 238,968.57 and 92,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,363.21, 238,968.57 and 92,822.32 is: 139,189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,363.21 : 238,968.57 = 92,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,363.21/238,968.57 = 92,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,363.21x = 238,968.57 × 92,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,363.21x = 22,181,615,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,181,615,879.64/159,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,189.06

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