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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,389.33, 218,577.27 and 94,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,389.33, 218,577.27 and 94,727.13 is: 130,723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,389.33 : 218,577.27 = 94,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,389.33/218,577.27 = 94,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,389.33x = 218,577.27 × 94,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,389.33x = 20,705,197,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,705,197,470.34/158,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,723.44

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