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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,577.28, 236,464.32 and 64,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,577.28, 236,464.32 and 64,083 is: 96,164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,577.28 : 236,464.32 = 64,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,577.28/236,464.32 = 64,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,577.28x = 236,464.32 × 64,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,577.28x = 15,153,343,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153,343,018.56/157,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,164.52

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