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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,143.76, 158,900.70 and 64,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,143.76, 158,900.70 and 64,153.72 is: 88,533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,143.76 : 158,900.70 = 64,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,143.76/158,900.70 = 64,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,143.76x = 158,900.70 × 64,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,143.76x = 10,194,071,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,071,015.60/115,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,533.42

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