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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,868.09, 238,265.82 and 94,844.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,868.09, 238,265.82 and 94,844.34 is: 142,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,868.09 : 238,265.82 = 94,844.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,868.09/238,265.82 = 94,844.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,868.09x = 238,265.82 × 94,844.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,868.09x = 22,598,164,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598,164,442.46/158,868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,244.83

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