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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,051.84, 237,170.06 and 63,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,051.84, 237,170.06 and 63,327.41 is: 95,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,051.84 : 237,170.06 = 63,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,051.84/237,170.06 = 63,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,051.84x = 237,170.06 × 63,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,051.84x = 15,019,364,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,364,126.86/158,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,028.09

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