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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,148.38, 237,310.14 and 64,719.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,148.38, 237,310.14 and 64,719.74 is: 97,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,148.38 : 237,310.14 = 64,719.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,148.38/237,310.14 = 64,719.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,148.38x = 237,310.14 × 64,719.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,148.38x = 15,358,650,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,650,560.16/158,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,115.45

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