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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,873.59, 238,274.07 and 94,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,873.59, 238,274.07 and 94,849.84 is: 142,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,873.59 : 238,274.07 = 94,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,873.59/238,274.07 = 94,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,873.59x = 238,274.07 × 94,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,873.59x = 22,600,257,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,257,415.65/158,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,253.08

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