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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,275.08, 237,404.12 and 39,947.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,275.08, 237,404.12 and 39,947.45 is: 59,919.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,275.08 : 237,404.12 = 39,947.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,275.08/237,404.12 = 39,947.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,275.08x = 237,404.12 × 39,947.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,275.08x = 9,483,687,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483,687,826.74/158,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,919.02

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