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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,233.79, 237,265.56 and 63,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,233.79, 237,265.56 and 63,416.40 is: 95,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,233.79 : 237,265.56 = 63,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,233.79/237,265.56 = 63,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,233.79x = 237,265.56 × 63,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,233.79x = 15,046,527,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,527,659.18/158,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,090.49

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