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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,696, 158,280.48 and 64,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,696, 158,280.48 and 64,396.08 is: 88,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,696 : 158,280.48 = 64,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,696/158,280.48 = 64,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,696x = 158,280.48 × 64,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,696x = 10,192,642,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,192,642,452.52/114,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,866.59

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