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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,386.64, 218,573.56 and 94,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,386.64, 218,573.56 and 94,724.44 is: 130,719.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,386.64 : 218,573.56 = 94,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,386.64/218,573.56 = 94,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,386.64x = 218,573.56 × 94,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,386.64x = 20,704,257,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,257,908.19/158,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,719.72

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