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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,975.23, 220,778.87 and 92,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,975.23, 220,778.87 and 92,014.20 is: 126,987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,975.23 : 220,778.87 = 92,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,975.23/220,778.87 = 92,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,975.23x = 220,778.87 × 92,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,975.23x = 20,314,790,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,790,639.88/159,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,987.10

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