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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,011.70, 158,720.70 and 64,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,011.70, 158,720.70 and 64,026.70 is: 88,359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,011.70 : 158,720.70 = 64,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,011.70/158,720.70 = 64,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,011.70x = 158,720.70 × 64,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,011.70x = 10,162,362,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,162,362,642.69/115,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,359.38

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