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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,886.43, 219,171.73 and 95,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,886.43, 219,171.73 and 95,187.33 is: 131,303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,886.43 : 219,171.73 = 95,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,886.43/219,171.73 = 95,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,886.43x = 219,171.73 × 95,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,886.43x = 20,862,371,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862,371,790.18/158,886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,303.67

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