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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,427.84, 237,641.76 and 63,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,427.84, 237,641.76 and 63,701.28 is: 95,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,427.84 : 237,641.76 = 63,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,427.84/237,641.76 = 63,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,427.84x = 237,641.76 × 63,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,427.84x = 15,138,084,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,084,293.45/158,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,551.92

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