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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,795.14, 238,011.50 and 63,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,795.14, 238,011.50 and 63,964.60 is: 95,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,795.14 : 238,011.50 = 63,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,795.14/238,011.50 = 63,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,795.14x = 238,011.50 × 63,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,795.14x = 15,224,310,392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224,310,392.90/158,795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,873.91

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