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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,458.24, 237,682.48 and 64,893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,458.24, 237,682.48 and 64,893.52 is: 97,338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,458.24 : 237,682.48 = 64,893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,458.24/237,682.48 = 64,893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,458.24x = 237,682.48 × 64,893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,458.24x = 15,424,052,769.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,424,052,769.53/158,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,338.28

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