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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,279.01, 214,292.73 and 94,839.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,279.01, 214,292.73 and 94,839.87 is: 130,883.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,279.01 : 214,292.73 = 94,839.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,279.01/214,292.73 = 94,839.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,279.01x = 214,292.73 × 94,839.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,279.01x = 20,323,494,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323,494,655.15/155,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,883.72

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