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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,782.73, 238,220.88 and 63,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,782.73, 238,220.88 and 63,964.12 is: 95,965.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,782.73 : 238,220.88 = 63,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,782.73/238,220.88 = 63,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,782.73x = 238,220.88 × 63,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,782.73x = 15,237,588,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,588,977.57/158,782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,965.03

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