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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,835.06, 238,216.20 and 94,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,835.06, 238,216.20 and 94,811.28 is: 142,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,835.06 : 238,216.20 = 94,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,835.06/238,216.20 = 94,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,835.06x = 238,216.20 × 94,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,835.06x = 22,585,582,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,582,838.74/158,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,195.20

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