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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,127.57, 237,126.11 and 60,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,127.57, 237,126.11 and 60,739.46 is: 91,084.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,127.57 : 237,126.11 = 60,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,127.57/237,126.11 = 60,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,127.57x = 237,126.11 × 60,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,127.57x = 14,402,911,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402,911,873.30/158,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,084.13

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