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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,907, 220,691.10 and 92,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,907, 220,691.10 and 92,839 is: 128,129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,907 : 220,691.10 = 92,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,907/220,691.10 = 92,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,907x = 220,691.10 × 92,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,907x = 20,488,741,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488,741,032.90/159,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,129.11

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