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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,726.44, 238,087.03 and 63,954.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,726.44, 238,087.03 and 63,954.31 is: 95,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,726.44 : 238,087.03 = 63,954.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,726.44/238,087.03 = 63,954.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,726.44x = 238,087.03 × 63,954.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,726.44x = 15,226,690,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,690,213.39/158,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,930.40

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