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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,046.76, 237,093.72 and 58,199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,046.76, 237,093.72 and 58,199.28 is: 87,307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,046.76 : 237,093.72 = 58,199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,046.76/237,093.72 = 58,199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,046.76x = 237,093.72 × 58,199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,046.76x = 13,798,683,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,798,683,796.52/158,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,307.60

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