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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,472.26, 238,745.07 and 92,708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,472.26, 238,745.07 and 92,708.82 is: 138,793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,472.26 : 238,745.07 = 92,708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,472.26/238,745.07 = 92,708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,472.26x = 238,745.07 × 92,708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,472.26x = 22,133,773,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,773,720.52/159,472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,793.88

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