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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,391.83, 218,580.72 and 94,729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,391.83, 218,580.72 and 94,729.63 is: 130,726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,391.83 : 218,580.72 = 94,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,391.83/218,580.72 = 94,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,391.83x = 218,580.72 × 94,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,391.83x = 20,706,070,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706,070,730.73/158,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,726.89

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