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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,899.76, 219,344.15 and 95,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,899.76, 219,344.15 and 95,225.26 is: 131,448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,899.76 : 219,344.15 = 95,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,899.76/219,344.15 = 95,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,899.76x = 219,344.15 × 95,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,899.76x = 20,887,102,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887,102,140.38/158,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,448.29

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