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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,146.67, 218,235.98 and 94,519.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,146.67, 218,235.98 and 94,519.55 is: 130,433.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,146.67 : 218,235.98 = 94,519.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,146.67/218,235.98 = 94,519.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,146.67x = 218,235.98 × 94,519.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,146.67x = 20,627,565,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627,565,059.63/158,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,433.13

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