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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,394.24, 237,591.28 and 63,624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,394.24, 237,591.28 and 63,624.36 is: 95,436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,394.24 : 237,591.28 = 63,624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,394.24/237,591.28 = 63,624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,394.24x = 237,591.28 × 63,624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,394.24x = 15,116,593,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,116,593,131.58/158,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,436.51

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