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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,133.84, 237,194.76 and 39,803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,133.84, 237,194.76 and 39,803.64 is: 59,703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,133.84 : 237,194.76 = 39,803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,133.84/237,194.76 = 39,803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,133.84x = 237,194.76 × 39,803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,133.84x = 9,441,214,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,441,214,836.93/158,133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,703.95

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