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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,157.77, 237,236.81 and 64,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,157.77, 237,236.81 and 64,663.52 is: 96,995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,157.77 : 237,236.81 = 64,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,157.77/237,236.81 = 64,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,157.77x = 237,236.81 × 64,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,157.77x = 15,340,565,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,340,565,698.67/158,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,995.34

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