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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,278.76, 214,292.39 and 94,839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,278.76, 214,292.39 and 94,839.62 is: 130,883.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,278.76 : 214,292.39 = 94,839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,278.76/214,292.39 = 94,839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,278.76x = 214,292.39 × 94,839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,278.76x = 20,323,407,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323,407,290.83/155,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,883.37

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