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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,274, 237,408.30 and 39,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,274, 237,408.30 and 39,944.48 is: 59,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,274 : 237,408.30 = 39,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,274/237,408.30 = 39,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,274x = 237,408.30 × 39,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,274x = 9,483,149,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483,149,904.14/158,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,916.03

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