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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,235.14, 237,351.99 and 64,740.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,235.14, 237,351.99 and 64,740.89 is: 97,111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,235.14 : 237,351.99 = 64,740.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,235.14/237,351.99 = 64,740.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,235.14x = 237,351.99 × 64,740.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,235.14x = 15,366,377,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366,377,889.11/158,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,111.04

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