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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,428.08, 237,672.09 and 63,665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,428.08, 237,672.09 and 63,665.64 is: 95,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,428.08 : 237,672.09 = 63,665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,428.08/237,672.09 = 63,665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,428.08x = 237,672.09 × 63,665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,428.08x = 15,131,545,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131,545,719.99/158,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,510.50

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