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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,211.62, 237,318.38 and 64,717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,211.62, 237,318.38 and 64,717.38 is: 97,076.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,211.62 : 237,318.38 = 64,717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,211.62/237,318.38 = 64,717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,211.62x = 237,318.38 × 64,717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,211.62x = 15,358,623,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358,623,779.44/158,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,076.46

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