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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,989.71, 238,392.96 and 64,265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,989.71, 238,392.96 and 64,265.25 is: 96,360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,989.71 : 238,392.96 = 64,265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,989.71/238,392.96 = 64,265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,989.71x = 238,392.96 × 64,265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,989.71x = 15,320,383,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320,383,172.64/158,989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,360.85

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