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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,968.54, 236,967.66 and 58,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,968.54, 236,967.66 and 58,130.64 is: 87,201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,968.54 : 236,967.66 = 58,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,968.54/236,967.66 = 58,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,968.54x = 236,967.66 × 58,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,968.54x = 13,775,081,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,775,081,735.10/157,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,201.42

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