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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,219.67, 237,329.69 and 58,336.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,219.67, 237,329.69 and 58,336.59 is: 87,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,219.67 : 237,329.69 = 58,336.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,219.67/237,329.69 = 58,336.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,219.67x = 237,329.69 × 58,336.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,219.67x = 13,845,004,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,845,004,528.67/158,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,504.95

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