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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,968, 158,664.96 and 64,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,968, 158,664.96 and 64,670.72 is: 89,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,968 : 158,664.96 = 64,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,968/158,664.96 = 64,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,968x = 158,664.96 × 64,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,968x = 10,260,977,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,260,977,201.97/114,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,250.72

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