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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,049.72, 218,087.10 and 94,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,049.72, 218,087.10 and 94,374 is: 130,223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,049.72 : 218,087.10 = 94,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,049.72/218,087.10 = 94,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,049.72x = 218,087.10 × 94,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,049.72x = 20,581,751,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,751,975.40/158,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,223.27

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