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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,037.62, 237,053.93 and 39,709.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,037.62, 237,053.93 and 39,709.04 is: 59,562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,037.62 : 237,053.93 = 39,709.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,037.62/237,053.93 = 39,709.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,037.62x = 237,053.93 × 39,709.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,037.62x = 9,413,182,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,413,182,604.71/158,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,562.92

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