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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,092.97, 237,139.85 and 64,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,092.97, 237,139.85 and 64,598.72 is: 96,898.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,092.97 : 237,139.85 = 64,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,092.97/237,139.85 = 64,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,092.97x = 237,139.85 × 64,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,092.97x = 15,318,929,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,929,746.79/158,092.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,898.24

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