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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,461.74, 237,687.73 and 64,897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,461.74, 237,687.73 and 64,897.02 is: 97,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,461.74 : 237,687.73 = 64,897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,461.74/237,687.73 = 64,897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,461.74x = 237,687.73 × 64,897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,461.74x = 15,425,225,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,225,367.56/158,461.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,343.53

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