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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,155.52, 237,233.43 and 64,661.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,155.52, 237,233.43 and 64,661.27 is: 96,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,155.52 : 237,233.43 = 64,661.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,155.52/237,233.43 = 64,661.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,155.52x = 237,233.43 × 64,661.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,155.52x = 15,339,813,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339,813,684.09/158,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,991.96

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