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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,449.58, 237,704.34 and 63,687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,449.58, 237,704.34 and 63,687.14 is: 95,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,449.58 : 237,704.34 = 63,687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,449.58/237,704.34 = 63,687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,449.58x = 237,704.34 × 63,687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,449.58x = 15,138,709,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,709,580.19/158,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,542.76

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