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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,905.64, 239,476.06 and 92,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,905.64, 239,476.06 and 92,232.52 is: 138,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,905.64 : 239,476.06 = 92,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,905.64/239,476.06 = 92,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,905.64x = 239,476.06 × 92,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,905.64x = 22,087,480,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,480,493.47/159,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,128.21

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