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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,767.83, 238,091.76 and 63,965.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,767.83, 238,091.76 and 63,965.88 is: 95,924.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,767.83 : 238,091.76 = 63,965.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,767.83/238,091.76 = 63,965.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,767.83x = 238,091.76 × 63,965.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,767.83x = 15,229,748,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,229,748,949.15/158,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,924.65

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