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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,175.59, 237,293.45 and 58,343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,175.59, 237,293.45 and 58,343.59 is: 87,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,175.59 : 237,293.45 = 58,343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,175.59/237,293.45 = 58,343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,175.59x = 237,293.45 × 58,343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,175.59x = 13,844,551,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,844,551,980.17/158,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,526.48

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