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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,423.68, 237,617.02 and 63,650.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,423.68, 237,617.02 and 63,650.04 is: 95,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,423.68 : 237,617.02 = 63,650.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,423.68/237,617.02 = 63,650.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,423.68x = 237,617.02 × 63,650.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,423.68x = 15,124,332,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,332,827.68/158,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,467.63

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