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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,886.93, 238,327.30 and 64,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,886.93, 238,327.30 and 64,114.60 is: 96,170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,886.93 : 238,327.30 = 64,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,886.93/238,327.30 = 64,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,886.93x = 238,327.30 × 64,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,886.93x = 15,280,259,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,259,508.58/158,886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,170.65

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