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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,630.93, 237,933.77 and 63,794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,630.93, 237,933.77 and 63,794.25 is: 95,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,630.93 : 237,933.77 = 63,794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,630.93/237,933.77 = 63,794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,630.93x = 237,933.77 × 63,794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,630.93x = 15,178,806,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178,806,087.85/158,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,686.30

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