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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,670.02, 237,995.30 and 65,173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,670.02, 237,995.30 and 65,173.34 is: 97,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,670.02 : 237,995.30 = 65,173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,670.02/237,995.30 = 65,173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,670.02x = 237,995.30 × 65,173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,670.02x = 15,510,948,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,510,948,605.30/158,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,756.01

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