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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,614.88, 237,755.25 and 63,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,614.88, 237,755.25 and 63,912.32 is: 95,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,614.88 : 237,755.25 = 63,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,614.88/237,755.25 = 63,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,614.88x = 237,755.25 × 63,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,614.88x = 15,195,488,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,488,430.90/158,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,801.15

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