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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,087.34, 237,131.01 and 64,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,087.34, 237,131.01 and 64,593 is: 96,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,087.34 : 237,131.01 = 64,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,087.34/237,131.01 = 64,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,087.34x = 237,131.01 × 64,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,087.34x = 15,317,003,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317,003,328.93/158,087.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,889.50

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