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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,438.37, 237,657.97 and 40,109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,438.37, 237,657.97 and 40,109.73 is: 60,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,438.37 : 237,657.97 = 40,109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,438.37/237,657.97 = 40,109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,438.37x = 237,657.97 × 40,109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,438.37x = 9,532,396,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,396,167.97/158,438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,164.69

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