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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,036.26, 237,036.12 and 39,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,036.26, 237,036.12 and 39,698.56 is: 59,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,036.26 : 237,036.12 = 39,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,036.26/237,036.12 = 39,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,036.26x = 237,036.12 × 39,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,036.26x = 9,409,992,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,409,992,631.99/158,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,543.25

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