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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,376.42, 238,804.82 and 92,872.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,376.42, 238,804.82 and 92,872.59 is: 139,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,376.42 : 238,804.82 = 92,872.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,376.42/238,804.82 = 92,872.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,376.42x = 238,804.82 × 92,872.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,376.42x = 22,178,421,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,421,126.28/159,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,157.48

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