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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,262.30, 237,392.82 and 64,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,262.30, 237,392.82 and 64,768.14 is: 97,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,262.30 : 237,392.82 = 64,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,262.30/237,392.82 = 64,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,262.30x = 237,392.82 × 64,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,262.30x = 15,375,491,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375,491,400.75/158,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,151.95

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