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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,901.62, 238,351.10 and 64,130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,901.62, 238,351.10 and 64,130.34 is: 96,194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,901.62 : 238,351.10 = 64,130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,901.62/238,351.10 = 64,130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,901.62x = 238,351.10 × 64,130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,901.62x = 15,285,536,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285,536,761.72/158,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,194.97

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