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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,778.73, 158,413.45 and 95,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,778.73, 158,413.45 and 95,628.14 is: 131,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,778.73 : 158,413.45 = 95,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,778.73/158,413.45 = 95,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,778.73x = 158,413.45 × 95,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,778.73x = 15,148,783,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148,783,574.48/114,778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,982.50

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