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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,583.62, 237,993.71 and 63,814.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,583.62, 237,993.71 and 63,814.66 is: 95,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,583.62 : 237,993.71 = 63,814.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,583.62/237,993.71 = 63,814.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,583.62x = 237,993.71 × 63,814.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,583.62x = 15,187,486,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,187,486,771.73/158,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,769.58

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