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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,223.67, 218,454.38 and 93,713.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,223.67, 218,454.38 and 93,713.65 is: 129,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,223.67 : 218,454.38 = 93,713.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,223.67/218,454.38 = 93,713.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,223.67x = 218,454.38 × 93,713.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,223.67x = 20,472,155,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,155,747.45/158,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,387.44

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