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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,089.34, 237,134.01 and 64,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,089.34, 237,134.01 and 64,595 is: 96,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,089.34 : 237,134.01 = 64,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,089.34/237,134.01 = 64,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,089.34x = 237,134.01 × 64,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,089.34x = 15,317,671,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317,671,375.95/158,089.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,892.50

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