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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,177.61, 237,266.55 and 39,847.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,177.61, 237,266.55 and 39,847.95 is: 59,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,177.61 : 237,266.55 = 39,847.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,177.61/237,266.55 = 39,847.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,177.61x = 237,266.55 × 39,847.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,177.61x = 9,454,585,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,585,621.07/158,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,771.96

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