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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,785.22, 219,115.40 and 94,257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,785.22, 219,115.40 and 94,257.15 is: 130,070.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,785.22 : 219,115.40 = 94,257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,785.22/219,115.40 = 94,257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,785.22x = 219,115.40 × 94,257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,785.22x = 20,653,192,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653,192,653.82/158,785.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,070.00

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