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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,410.26, 237,615.88 and 40,081.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,410.26, 237,615.88 and 40,081.58 is: 60,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,410.26 : 237,615.88 = 40,081.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,410.26/237,615.88 = 40,081.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,410.26x = 237,615.88 × 40,081.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,410.26x = 9,524,018,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524,018,615.21/158,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,122.49

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