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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,577.40, 239,366.10 and 93,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,577.40, 239,366.10 and 93,092.60 is: 139,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,577.40 : 239,366.10 = 93,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,577.40/239,366.10 = 93,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,577.40x = 239,366.10 × 93,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,577.40x = 22,283,212,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,283,212,600.86/159,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,638.90

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