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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,968.62, 219,279.30 and 94,393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,968.62, 219,279.30 and 94,393.98 is: 130,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,968.62 : 219,279.30 = 94,393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,968.62/219,279.30 = 94,393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,968.62x = 219,279.30 × 94,393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,968.62x = 20,698,645,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698,645,858.61/158,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,205.86

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