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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,069.68, 237,126.32 and 64,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,069.68, 237,126.32 and 64,553.60 is: 96,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,069.68 : 237,126.32 = 64,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,069.68/237,126.32 = 64,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,069.68x = 237,126.32 × 64,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,069.68x = 15,307,357,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,307,357,610.75/158,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,839.30

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