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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,145.78, 158,912.80 and 64,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,145.78, 158,912.80 and 64,166.80 is: 88,556.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,145.78 : 158,912.80 = 64,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,145.78/158,912.80 = 64,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,145.78x = 158,912.80 × 64,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,145.78x = 10,196,925,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,196,925,855.04/115,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,556.66

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