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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,430.26, 218,612.97 and 94,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,430.26, 218,612.97 and 94,744.82 is: 130,735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,430.26 : 218,612.97 = 94,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,430.26/218,612.97 = 94,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,430.26x = 218,612.97 × 94,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,430.26x = 20,712,446,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,446,492.32/158,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,735.42

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