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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,393.33, 218,582.79 and 94,731.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,393.33, 218,582.79 and 94,731.13 is: 130,728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,393.33 : 218,582.79 = 94,731.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,393.33/218,582.79 = 94,731.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,393.33x = 218,582.79 × 94,731.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,393.33x = 20,706,594,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706,594,695.25/158,393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,728.96

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