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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,217.28, 158,986.99 and 64,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,217.28, 158,986.99 and 64,226.16 is: 88,624.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,217.28 : 158,986.99 = 64,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,217.28/158,986.99 = 64,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,217.28x = 158,986.99 × 64,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,217.28x = 10,211,123,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,211,123,857.66/115,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,624.93

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