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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,936, 219,323.84 and 95,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,936, 219,323.84 and 95,261.44 is: 131,456.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,936 : 219,323.84 = 95,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,936/219,323.84 = 95,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,936x = 219,323.84 × 95,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,936x = 20,893,104,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,893,104,824.73/158,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,456.09

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