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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,167.84, 237,243.24 and 39,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,167.84, 237,243.24 and 39,838.96 is: 59,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,167.84 : 237,243.24 = 39,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,167.84/237,243.24 = 39,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,167.84x = 237,243.24 × 39,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,167.84x = 9,451,523,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,523,948.63/158,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,756.29

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