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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,843.09, 238,228.32 and 94,819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,843.09, 238,228.32 and 94,819.25 is: 142,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,843.09 : 238,228.32 = 94,819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,843.09/238,228.32 = 94,819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,843.09x = 238,228.32 × 94,819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,843.09x = 22,588,630,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588,630,631.16/158,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,207.20

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