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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,527.08, 237,797.64 and 65,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,527.08, 237,797.64 and 65,025 is: 97,540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,527.08 : 237,797.64 = 65,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,527.08/237,797.64 = 65,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,527.08x = 237,797.64 × 65,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,527.08x = 15,462,791,541
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,791,541/158,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,540.38

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