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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,325.24, 237,517.74 and 63,562.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,325.24, 237,517.74 and 63,562.85 is: 95,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,325.24 : 237,517.74 = 63,562.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,325.24/237,517.74 = 63,562.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,325.24x = 237,517.74 × 63,562.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,325.24x = 15,097,304,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097,304,479.96/158,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,356.27

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