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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,822.78, 238,231.08 and 64,050.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,822.78, 238,231.08 and 64,050.83 is: 96,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,822.78 : 238,231.08 = 64,050.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,822.78/238,231.08 = 64,050.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,822.78x = 238,231.08 × 64,050.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,822.78x = 15,258,898,108.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258,898,108.01/158,822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,075.00

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