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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,132.93, 236,615.31 and 94,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,132.93, 236,615.31 and 94,991.40 is: 142,136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,132.93 : 236,615.31 = 94,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,132.93/236,615.31 = 94,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,132.93x = 236,615.31 × 94,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,132.93x = 22,476,419,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476,419,558.33/158,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,136.24

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