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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,042.48, 237,063.92 and 64,548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,042.48, 237,063.92 and 64,548.23 is: 96,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,042.48 : 237,063.92 = 64,548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,042.48/237,063.92 = 64,548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,042.48x = 237,063.92 × 64,548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,042.48x = 15,302,054,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302,054,924.80/158,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,822.42

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