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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,133.93, 236,616.81 and 94,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,133.93, 236,616.81 and 94,992.40 is: 142,137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,133.93 : 236,616.81 = 94,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,133.93/236,616.81 = 94,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,133.93x = 236,616.81 × 94,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,133.93x = 22,476,798,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476,798,662.24/158,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,137.74

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