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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,007.83, 237,035.37 and 58,160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,007.83, 237,035.37 and 58,160.42 is: 87,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,007.83 : 237,035.37 = 58,160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,007.83/237,035.37 = 58,160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,007.83x = 237,035.37 × 58,160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,007.83x = 13,786,075,488.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786,075,488.88/158,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,249.32

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