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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,276.58, 238,912.94 and 64,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,276.58, 238,912.94 and 64,481.06 is: 96,720.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,276.58 : 238,912.94 = 64,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,276.58/238,912.94 = 64,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,276.58x = 238,912.94 × 64,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,276.58x = 15,405,360,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405,360,377.40/159,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,720.81

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