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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,251.92, 237,377.28 and 64,757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,251.92, 237,377.28 and 64,757.68 is: 97,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,251.92 : 237,377.28 = 64,757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,251.92/237,377.28 = 64,757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,251.92x = 237,377.28 × 64,757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,251.92x = 15,372,001,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,372,001,937.51/158,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,136.27

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