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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,156.68, 237,224.78 and 59,658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,156.68, 237,224.78 and 59,658.12 is: 89,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,156.68 : 237,224.78 = 59,658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,156.68/237,224.78 = 59,658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,156.68x = 237,224.78 × 59,658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,156.68x = 14,152,384,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,384,392.21/158,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,483.32

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