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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,794.89, 238,011.13 and 63,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,794.89, 238,011.13 and 63,964.34 is: 95,873.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,794.89 : 238,011.13 = 63,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,794.89/238,011.13 = 63,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,794.89x = 238,011.13 × 63,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,794.89x = 15,224,224,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,224,843.10/158,794.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,873.52

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