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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,652.72, 158,212.08 and 64,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,652.72, 158,212.08 and 64,342 is: 88,787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,652.72 : 158,212.08 = 64,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,652.72/158,212.08 = 64,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,652.72x = 158,212.08 × 64,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,652.72x = 10,179,681,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,179,681,651.36/114,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,787.09

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