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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,163.67, 237,246.42 and 64,669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,163.67, 237,246.42 and 64,669.42 is: 97,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,163.67 : 237,246.42 = 64,669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,163.67/237,246.42 = 64,669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,163.67x = 237,246.42 × 64,669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,163.67x = 15,342,588,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,588,378.48/158,163.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,004.50

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