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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,651, 158,219.46 and 64,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,651, 158,219.46 and 64,351.08 is: 88,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,651 : 158,219.46 = 64,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,651/158,219.46 = 64,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,651x = 158,219.46 × 64,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,651x = 10,181,593,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,593,128.02/114,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,805.10

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