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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,098.92, 237,148.67 and 39,769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,098.92, 237,148.67 and 39,769.45 is: 59,654.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,098.92 : 237,148.67 = 39,769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,098.92/237,148.67 = 39,769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,098.92x = 237,148.67 × 39,769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,098.92x = 9,431,272,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431,272,174.13/158,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,654.25

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