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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,731.22, 220,439.98 and 92,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,731.22, 220,439.98 and 92,663.22 is: 127,881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,731.22 : 220,439.98 = 92,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,731.22/220,439.98 = 92,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,731.22x = 220,439.98 × 92,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,731.22x = 20,426,678,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,678,363.54/159,731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,881.56

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