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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,144.89, 218,218.40 and 94,469.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,144.89, 218,218.40 and 94,469.17 is: 130,354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,144.89 : 218,218.40 = 94,469.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,144.89/218,218.40 = 94,469.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,144.89x = 218,218.40 × 94,469.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,144.89x = 20,614,910,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614,910,654.38/158,144.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,354.58

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