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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,272.11, 237,331.62 and 58,479.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,272.11, 237,331.62 and 58,479.30 is: 87,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,272.11 : 237,331.62 = 58,479.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,272.11/237,331.62 = 58,479.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,272.11x = 237,331.62 × 58,479.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,272.11x = 13,878,987,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,878,987,005.47/158,272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,690.67

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