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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,832.06, 238,211.70 and 94,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,832.06, 238,211.70 and 94,808.28 is: 142,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,832.06 : 238,211.70 = 94,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,832.06/238,211.70 = 94,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,832.06x = 238,211.70 × 94,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,832.06x = 22,584,441,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,441,552.88/158,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,190.70

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