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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,240.55, 237,275.69 and 63,423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,240.55, 237,275.69 and 63,423.15 is: 95,100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,240.55 : 237,275.69 = 63,423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,240.55/237,275.69 = 63,423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,240.55x = 237,275.69 × 63,423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,240.55x = 15,048,771,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,048,771,361.11/158,240.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,100.60

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