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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,529.08, 237,800.64 and 65,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,529.08, 237,800.64 and 65,027 is: 97,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,529.08 : 237,800.64 = 65,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,529.08/237,800.64 = 65,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,529.08x = 237,800.64 × 65,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,529.08x = 15,463,462,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,463,462,217.28/158,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,543.38

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