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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,014.69, 158,997.72 and 63,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,014.69, 158,997.72 and 63,332.14 is: 94,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,014.69 : 158,997.72 = 63,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,014.69/158,997.72 = 63,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,014.69x = 158,997.72 × 63,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,014.69x = 10,069,665,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,069,665,862.72/106,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,983.68

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