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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,783.73, 238,222.38 and 63,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,783.73, 238,222.38 and 63,965.12 is: 95,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,783.73 : 238,222.38 = 63,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,783.73/238,222.38 = 63,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,783.73x = 238,222.38 × 63,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,783.73x = 15,237,923,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,923,123.39/158,783.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,966.53

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