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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,397.36, 237,573.72 and 40,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,397.36, 237,573.72 and 40,061.40 is: 60,086.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,397.36 : 237,573.72 = 40,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,397.36/237,573.72 = 40,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,397.36x = 237,573.72 × 40,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,397.36x = 9,517,535,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,517,535,826.41/158,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,086.45

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