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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,647, 158,212.86 and 64,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,647, 158,212.86 and 64,346 is: 88,797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,647 : 158,212.86 = 64,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,647/158,212.86 = 64,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,647x = 158,212.86 × 64,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,647x = 10,180,364,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180,364,689.56/114,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,797.48

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