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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,958.81, 219,271.91 and 99,239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,958.81, 219,271.91 and 99,239.13 is: 136,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,958.81 : 219,271.91 = 99,239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,958.81/219,271.91 = 99,239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,958.81x = 219,271.91 × 99,239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,958.81x = 21,760,353,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760,353,581.84/158,958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,893.03

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