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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,377.40, 238,989.96 and 92,836.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,377.40, 238,989.96 and 92,836.44 is: 139,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,377.40 : 238,989.96 = 92,836.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,377.40/238,989.96 = 92,836.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,377.40x = 238,989.96 × 92,836.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,377.40x = 22,186,977,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186,977,082.14/159,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,210.31

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