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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,036.76, 237,036.87 and 39,699.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,036.76, 237,036.87 and 39,699.09 is: 59,544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,036.76 : 237,036.87 = 39,699.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,036.76/237,036.87 = 39,699.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,036.76x = 237,036.87 × 39,699.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,036.76x = 9,410,148,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410,148,035.45/158,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,544.05

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