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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,825, 158,473.35 and 64,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,825, 158,473.35 and 64,524 is: 89,051.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,825 : 158,473.35 = 64,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,825/158,473.35 = 64,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,825x = 158,473.35 × 64,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,825x = 10,225,334,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225,334,435.40/114,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,051.46

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