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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,427.82, 237,474.60 and 58,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,427.82, 237,474.60 and 58,524.04 is: 87,724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,427.82 : 237,474.60 = 58,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,427.82/237,474.60 = 58,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,427.82x = 237,474.60 × 58,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,427.82x = 13,897,972,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897,972,989.38/158,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,724.32

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