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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,048.49, 237,072.93 and 64,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,048.49, 237,072.93 and 64,554.24 is: 96,831.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,048.49 : 237,072.93 = 64,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,048.49/237,072.93 = 64,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,048.49x = 237,072.93 × 64,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,048.49x = 15,304,062,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,304,062,820.72/158,048.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,831.44

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