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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,434.14, 237,651.39 and 40,105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,434.14, 237,651.39 and 40,105.47 is: 60,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,434.14 : 237,651.39 = 40,105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,434.14/237,651.39 = 40,105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,434.14x = 237,651.39 × 40,105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,434.14x = 9,531,121,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531,121,583.30/158,434.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,158.25

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