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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,154.27, 237,231.56 and 64,660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,154.27, 237,231.56 and 64,660.02 is: 96,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,154.27 : 237,231.56 = 64,660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,154.27/237,231.56 = 64,660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,154.27x = 237,231.56 × 64,660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,154.27x = 15,339,397,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339,397,414.23/158,154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,990.09

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