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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,101.34, 237,152.02 and 64,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,101.34, 237,152.02 and 64,607 is: 96,910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,101.34 : 237,152.02 = 64,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,101.34/237,152.02 = 64,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,101.34x = 237,152.02 × 64,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,101.34x = 15,321,680,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321,680,556.14/158,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,910.50

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