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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,009.93, 237,108.45 and 58,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,009.93, 237,108.45 and 58,240.20 is: 87,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,009.93 : 237,108.45 = 58,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,009.93/237,108.45 = 58,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,009.93x = 237,108.45 × 58,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,009.93x = 13,809,243,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,809,243,549.69/158,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,394.78

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