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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,096.46, 218,170.72 and 94,421.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,096.46, 218,170.72 and 94,421.94 is: 130,300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,096.46 : 218,170.72 = 94,421.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,096.46/218,170.72 = 94,421.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,096.46x = 218,170.72 × 94,421.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,096.46x = 20,600,102,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600,102,633.60/158,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,300.85

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