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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,208.60, 237,175.14 and 64,654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,208.60, 237,175.14 and 64,654.68 is: 96,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,208.60 : 237,175.14 = 64,654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,208.60/237,175.14 = 64,654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,208.60x = 237,175.14 × 64,654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,208.60x = 15,334,482,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,334,482,780.66/158,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,925.72

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