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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,704.68, 238,050.54 and 65,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,704.68, 238,050.54 and 65,208 is: 97,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,704.68 : 238,050.54 = 65,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,704.68/238,050.54 = 65,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,704.68x = 238,050.54 × 65,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,704.68x = 15,522,799,612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522,799,612.32/158,704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,809.34

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