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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,866.67, 238,227.33 and 94,853.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,866.67, 238,227.33 and 94,853.86 is: 142,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,866.67 : 238,227.33 = 94,853.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,866.67/238,227.33 = 94,853.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,866.67x = 238,227.33 × 94,853.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,866.67x = 22,596,781,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596,781,704.59/158,866.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,237.40

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