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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,662.81, 238,227.50 and 65,350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,662.81, 238,227.50 and 65,350.81 is: 98,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,662.81 : 238,227.50 = 65,350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,662.81/238,227.50 = 65,350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,662.81x = 238,227.50 × 65,350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,662.81x = 15,568,360,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,568,360,089.28/158,662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,122.30

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