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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,285.88, 237,426.84 and 63,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,285.88, 237,426.84 and 63,558 is: 95,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,285.88 : 237,426.84 = 63,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,285.88/237,426.84 = 63,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,285.88x = 237,426.84 × 63,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,285.88x = 15,090,375,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,090,375,096.72/158,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,336.20

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