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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,545.28, 236,317.92 and 64,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,545.28, 236,317.92 and 64,029.12 is: 96,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,545.28 : 236,317.92 = 64,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,545.28/236,317.92 = 64,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,545.28x = 236,317.92 × 64,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,545.28x = 15,131,228,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131,228,457.83/157,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,043.68

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