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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,338.08, 237,507.03 and 40,009.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,338.08, 237,507.03 and 40,009.41 is: 60,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,338.08 : 237,507.03 = 40,009.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,338.08/237,507.03 = 40,009.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,338.08x = 237,507.03 × 40,009.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,338.08x = 9,502,516,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,502,516,141.15/158,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,014.09

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