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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,682.39, 238,021.05 and 63,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,682.39, 238,021.05 and 63,910.32 is: 95,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,682.39 : 238,021.05 = 63,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,682.39/238,021.05 = 63,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,682.39x = 238,021.05 × 63,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,682.39x = 15,212,001,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,001,472.24/158,682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,864.46

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