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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,069.94, 237,105.12 and 64,575.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,069.94, 237,105.12 and 64,575.72 is: 96,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,069.94 : 237,105.12 = 64,575.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,069.94/237,105.12 = 64,575.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,069.94x = 237,105.12 × 64,575.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,069.94x = 15,311,233,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,311,233,839.69/158,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,863.67

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