Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,336.32, 237,504.48 and 64,804
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 158,336.32, 237,504.48 and 64,804 is: 97,206
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158,336.32 : 237,504.48 = 64,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158,336.32/237,504.48 = 64,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158,336.32x = 237,504.48 × 64,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158,336.32x = 15,391,240,321.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,391,240,321.92/158,336.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,206
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