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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,160.78, 237,241.32 and 64,666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,160.78, 237,241.32 and 64,666.53 is: 96,999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,160.78 : 237,241.32 = 64,666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,160.78/237,241.32 = 64,666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,160.78x = 237,241.32 × 64,666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,160.78x = 15,341,572,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341,572,937.02/158,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,999.86

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