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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,983.30, 219,349.11 and 95,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,983.30, 219,349.11 and 95,297.86 is: 131,482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,983.30 : 219,349.11 = 95,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,983.30/219,349.11 = 95,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,983.30x = 219,349.11 × 95,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,983.30x = 20,903,500,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903,500,775.90/158,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,482.37

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