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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,785.23, 238,224.63 and 63,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,785.23, 238,224.63 and 63,966.62 is: 95,968.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,785.23 : 238,224.63 = 63,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,785.23/238,224.63 = 63,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,785.23x = 238,224.63 × 63,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,785.23x = 15,238,424,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,424,381.85/158,785.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,968.78

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