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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,941.15, 237,005.33 and 58,171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,941.15, 237,005.33 and 58,171.47 is: 87,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,941.15 : 237,005.33 = 58,171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,941.15/237,005.33 = 58,171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,941.15x = 237,005.33 × 58,171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,941.15x = 13,786,948,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,948,153.08/157,941.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,291.68

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