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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,126.08, 237,215.04 and 64,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,126.08, 237,215.04 and 64,606.72 is: 96,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,126.08 : 237,215.04 = 64,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,126.08/237,215.04 = 64,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,126.08x = 237,215.04 × 64,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,126.08x = 15,325,685,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,325,685,669.07/158,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,920.67

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