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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,145.89, 218,219.78 and 94,470.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,145.89, 218,219.78 and 94,470.17 is: 130,355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,145.89 : 218,219.78 = 94,470.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,145.89/218,219.78 = 94,470.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,145.89x = 218,219.78 × 94,470.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,145.89x = 20,615,259,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615,259,241.61/158,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,355.96

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