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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,592.93, 237,982.27 and 63,808.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,592.93, 237,982.27 and 63,808.35 is: 95,749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,592.93 : 237,982.27 = 63,808.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,592.93/237,982.27 = 63,808.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,592.93x = 237,982.27 × 63,808.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,592.93x = 15,185,255,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185,255,977.95/158,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,749.89

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