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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,688.68, 236,327.66 and 64,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,688.68, 236,327.66 and 64,085 is: 96,044.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,688.68 : 236,327.66 = 64,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,688.68/236,327.66 = 64,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,688.68x = 236,327.66 × 64,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,688.68x = 15,145,058,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,145,058,091.10/157,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,044.04

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