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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,835.33, 219,199.91 and 95,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,835.33, 219,199.91 and 95,171.76 is: 131,341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,835.33 : 219,199.91 = 95,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,835.33/219,199.91 = 95,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,835.33x = 219,199.91 × 95,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,835.33x = 20,861,640,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861,640,750.68/158,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,341.31

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