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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,030.29, 237,132.92 and 64,528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,030.29, 237,132.92 and 64,528.75 is: 96,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,030.29 : 237,132.92 = 64,528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,030.29/237,132.92 = 64,528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,030.29x = 237,132.92 × 64,528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,030.29x = 15,301,890,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,890,911.45/158,030.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,828.85

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