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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,232.38, 237,348.03 and 64,738.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,232.38, 237,348.03 and 64,738.13 is: 97,106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,232.38 : 237,348.03 = 64,738.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,232.38/237,348.03 = 64,738.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,232.38x = 237,348.03 × 64,738.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,232.38x = 15,365,467,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,365,467,621.38/158,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,106.97

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