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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,768.83, 238,093.26 and 63,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,768.83, 238,093.26 and 63,966.88 is: 95,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,768.83 : 238,093.26 = 63,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,768.83/238,093.26 = 63,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,768.83x = 238,093.26 × 63,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,768.83x = 15,230,082,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230,082,991.23/158,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,926.15

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