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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,190.76, 218,284.12 and 94,516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,190.76, 218,284.12 and 94,516.12 is: 130,420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,190.76 : 218,284.12 = 94,516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,190.76/218,284.12 = 94,516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,190.76x = 218,284.12 × 94,516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,190.76x = 20,631,368,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631,368,080.01/158,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,420.82

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