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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,447.58, 237,701.34 and 63,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,447.58, 237,701.34 and 63,685.14 is: 95,539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,447.58 : 237,701.34 = 63,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,447.58/237,701.34 = 63,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,447.58x = 237,701.34 × 63,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,447.58x = 15,138,043,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,043,116.09/158,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,539.76

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