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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,071.78, 237,106.41 and 64,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,071.78, 237,106.41 and 64,511.92 is: 96,767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,071.78 : 237,106.41 = 64,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,071.78/237,106.41 = 64,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,071.78x = 237,106.41 × 64,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,071.78x = 15,296,189,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,296,189,753.41/158,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,767.37

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