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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,978.16, 220,812.56 and 92,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,978.16, 220,812.56 and 92,002.56 is: 126,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,978.16 : 220,812.56 = 92,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,978.16/220,812.56 = 92,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,978.16x = 220,812.56 × 92,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,978.16x = 20,315,320,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,315,320,800.15/159,978.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,988.09

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