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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,009, 158,709.22 and 64,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,009, 158,709.22 and 64,022.12 is: 88,348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,009 : 158,709.22 = 64,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,009/158,709.22 = 64,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,009x = 158,709.22 × 64,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,009x = 10,160,900,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160,900,727.95/115,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,348.74

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