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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,005.41, 237,067.80 and 94,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,005.41, 237,067.80 and 94,869.55 is: 142,340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,005.41 : 237,067.80 = 94,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,005.41/237,067.80 = 94,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,005.41x = 237,067.80 × 94,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,005.41x = 22,490,516,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,490,516,913.28/158,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,340.17

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