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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,479.20, 238,923.60 and 92,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,479.20, 238,923.60 and 92,951.20 is: 139,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,479.20 : 238,923.60 = 92,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,479.20/238,923.60 = 92,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,479.20x = 238,923.60 × 92,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,479.20x = 22,208,235,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,208,235,328.32/159,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,254.74

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