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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,205.21, 237,301.66 and 58,322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,205.21, 237,301.66 and 58,322.19 is: 87,481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,205.21 : 237,301.66 = 58,322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,205.21/237,301.66 = 58,322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,205.21x = 237,301.66 × 58,322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,205.21x = 13,839,952,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839,952,501.84/158,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,481.02

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