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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,103, 158,845.38 and 64,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,103, 158,845.38 and 64,802 is: 89,428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,103 : 158,845.38 = 64,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,103/158,845.38 = 64,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,103x = 158,845.38 × 64,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,103x = 10,293,498,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,498,314.76/115,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,428.58

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