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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,092.72, 237,121.61 and 39,764.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,092.72, 237,121.61 and 39,764.11 is: 59,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,092.72 : 237,121.61 = 39,764.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,092.72/237,121.61 = 39,764.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,092.72x = 237,121.61 × 39,764.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,092.72x = 9,428,928,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428,928,597.81/158,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,641.76

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