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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,146.38, 237,307.14 and 64,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,146.38, 237,307.14 and 64,717.74 is: 97,112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,146.38 : 237,307.14 = 64,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,146.38/237,307.14 = 64,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,146.38x = 237,307.14 × 64,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,146.38x = 15,357,981,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,981,786.66/158,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,112.45

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