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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,565.46, 237,811.78 and 94,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,565.46, 237,811.78 and 94,541.71 is: 141,790.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,565.46 : 237,811.78 = 94,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,565.46/237,811.78 = 94,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,565.46x = 237,811.78 × 94,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,565.46x = 22,483,132,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,132,339.34/158,565.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,790.86

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