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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,205.60, 237,170.64 and 64,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,205.60, 237,170.64 and 64,651.68 is: 96,921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,205.60 : 237,170.64 = 64,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,205.60/237,170.64 = 64,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,205.60x = 237,170.64 × 64,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,205.60x = 15,333,480,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333,480,322.68/158,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,921.22

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