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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,254.16, 237,381.44 and 39,934.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,254.16, 237,381.44 and 39,934.62 is: 59,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,254.16 : 237,381.44 = 39,934.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,254.16/237,381.44 = 39,934.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,254.16x = 237,381.44 × 39,934.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,254.16x = 9,479,737,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,479,737,401.78/158,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,901.98

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