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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,459.60, 239,108.40 and 92,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,459.60, 239,108.40 and 92,913.60 is: 139,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,459.60 : 239,108.40 = 92,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,459.60/239,108.40 = 92,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,459.60x = 239,108.40 × 92,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,459.60x = 22,216,422,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,422,234.24/159,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,323.20

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