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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,368.70, 238,976.82 and 92,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,368.70, 238,976.82 and 92,827.80 is: 139,197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,368.70 : 238,976.82 = 92,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,368.70/238,976.82 = 92,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,368.70x = 238,976.82 × 92,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,368.70x = 22,183,692,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183,692,451.60/159,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,197.30

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