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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,825, 158,459.31 and 64,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,825, 158,459.31 and 64,524 is: 89,043.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,825 : 158,459.31 = 64,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,825/158,459.31 = 64,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,825x = 158,459.31 × 64,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,825x = 10,224,428,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,224,428,518.44/114,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,043.58

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