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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,426, 157,917.60 and 64,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,426, 157,917.60 and 64,134.72 is: 88,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,426 : 157,917.60 = 64,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,426/157,917.60 = 64,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,426x = 157,917.60 × 64,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,426x = 10,128,001,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128,001,059.07/114,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,511.36

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