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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,450.83, 237,706.22 and 63,688.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,450.83, 237,706.22 and 63,688.39 is: 95,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,450.83 : 237,706.22 = 63,688.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,450.83/237,706.22 = 63,688.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,450.83x = 237,706.22 × 63,688.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,450.83x = 15,139,126,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,126,444.79/158,450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,544.63

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