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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,166.75, 237,252.89 and 58,275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,166.75, 237,252.89 and 58,275.53 is: 87,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,166.75 : 237,252.89 = 58,275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,166.75/237,252.89 = 58,275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,166.75x = 237,252.89 × 58,275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,166.75x = 13,826,036,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,826,036,431.14/158,166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,414.30

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