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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,027.78, 237,041.89 and 64,533.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,027.78, 237,041.89 and 64,533.53 is: 96,800.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,027.78 : 237,041.89 = 64,533.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,027.78/237,041.89 = 64,533.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,027.78x = 237,041.89 × 64,533.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,027.78x = 15,297,150,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,297,150,350.84/158,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,800.39

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