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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,458.20, 238,892.10 and 92,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,458.20, 238,892.10 and 92,930.20 is: 139,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,458.20 : 238,892.10 = 92,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,458.20/238,892.10 = 92,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,458.20x = 238,892.10 × 92,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,458.20x = 22,200,290,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,290,631.42/159,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,223.26

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