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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,095.72, 237,143.98 and 64,601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,095.72, 237,143.98 and 64,601.47 is: 96,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,095.72 : 237,143.98 = 64,601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,095.72/237,143.98 = 64,601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,095.72x = 237,143.98 × 64,601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,095.72x = 15,319,849,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,319,849,709.65/158,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,902.37

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