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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,448.58, 237,702.84 and 63,686.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,448.58, 237,702.84 and 63,686.14 is: 95,541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,448.58 : 237,702.84 = 63,686.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,448.58/237,702.84 = 63,686.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,448.58x = 237,702.84 × 63,686.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,448.58x = 15,138,376,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,376,346.64/158,448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,541.26

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