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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,147.38, 237,308.64 and 64,718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,147.38, 237,308.64 and 64,718.74 is: 97,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,147.38 : 237,308.64 = 64,718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,147.38/237,308.64 = 64,718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,147.38x = 237,308.64 × 64,718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,147.38x = 15,358,316,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,316,171.91/158,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,113.95

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