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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,906, 220,689.72 and 92,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,906, 220,689.72 and 92,838 is: 128,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,906 : 220,689.72 = 92,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,906/220,689.72 = 92,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,906x = 220,689.72 × 92,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,906x = 20,488,392,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488,392,225.36/159,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,127.73

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