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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,088.34, 237,132.51 and 64,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,088.34, 237,132.51 and 64,594 is: 96,891

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,088.34 : 237,132.51 = 64,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,088.34/237,132.51 = 64,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,088.34x = 237,132.51 × 64,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,088.34x = 15,317,337,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317,337,350.94/158,088.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,891

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