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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,164.76, 237,094.74 and 58,270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,164.76, 237,094.74 and 58,270.38 is: 87,349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,164.76 : 237,094.74 = 58,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,164.76/237,094.74 = 58,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,164.76x = 237,094.74 × 58,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,164.76x = 13,815,600,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,815,600,595.80/158,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,349.42

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