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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,938, 220,733.88 and 92,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,938, 220,733.88 and 92,870 is: 128,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,938 : 220,733.88 = 92,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,938/220,733.88 = 92,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,938x = 220,733.88 × 92,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,938x = 20,499,555,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,499,555,435.60/159,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,171.89

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