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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,645, 158,210.10 and 64,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,645, 158,210.10 and 64,344 is: 88,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,645 : 158,210.10 = 64,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,645/158,210.10 = 64,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,645x = 158,210.10 × 64,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,645x = 10,179,870,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,179,870,674.40/114,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,794.72

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