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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,542.76, 158,076.90 and 64,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,542.76, 158,076.90 and 64,245 is: 88,662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,542.76 : 158,076.90 = 64,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,542.76/158,076.90 = 64,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,542.76x = 158,076.90 × 64,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,542.76x = 10,155,650,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,650,440.50/114,542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,662.53

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