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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,262.12, 237,394.26 and 64,767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,262.12, 237,394.26 and 64,767.87 is: 97,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,262.12 : 237,394.26 = 64,767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,262.12/237,394.26 = 64,767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,262.12x = 237,394.26 × 64,767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,262.12x = 15,375,520,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375,520,570.43/158,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,152.25

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