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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,512.20, 238,973.10 and 92,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,512.20, 238,973.10 and 92,984.20 is: 139,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,512.20 : 238,973.10 = 92,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,512.20/238,973.10 = 92,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,512.20x = 238,973.10 × 92,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,512.20x = 22,220,722,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220,722,525.02/159,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,304.22

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