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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,794.65, 238,010.76 and 63,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,794.65, 238,010.76 and 63,964.08 is: 95,873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,794.65 : 238,010.76 = 63,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,794.65/238,010.76 = 63,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,794.65x = 238,010.76 × 63,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,794.65x = 15,224,139,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,139,293.50/158,794.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,873.12

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