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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,203.28, 237,342.99 and 64,709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,203.28, 237,342.99 and 64,709.30 is: 97,079.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,203.28 : 237,342.99 = 64,709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,203.28/237,342.99 = 64,709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,203.28x = 237,342.99 × 64,709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,203.28x = 15,358,298,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,298,742.81/158,203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,079.52

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