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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,449.03, 237,673.95 and 40,120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,449.03, 237,673.95 and 40,120.39 is: 60,180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,449.03 : 237,673.95 = 40,120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,449.03/237,673.95 = 40,120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,449.03x = 237,673.95 × 40,120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,449.03x = 9,535,571,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535,571,566.84/158,449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,180.69

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