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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,481.61, 237,634.94 and 65,052.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,481.61, 237,634.94 and 65,052.97 is: 97,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,481.61 : 237,634.94 = 65,052.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,481.61/237,634.94 = 65,052.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,481.61x = 237,634.94 × 65,052.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,481.61x = 15,458,858,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,458,858,297.51/158,481.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,543.55

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