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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,114.61, 237,203.69 and 58,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,114.61, 237,203.69 and 58,275.36 is: 87,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,114.61 : 237,203.69 = 58,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,114.61/237,203.69 = 58,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,114.61x = 237,203.69 × 58,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,114.61x = 13,823,130,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,823,130,136.70/158,114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,424.75

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