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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,618.14, 237,871.86 and 63,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,618.14, 237,871.86 and 63,823.76 is: 95,713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,618.14 : 237,871.86 = 63,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,618.14/237,871.86 = 63,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,618.14x = 237,871.86 × 63,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,618.14x = 15,181,876,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,876,839.74/158,618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,713.37

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