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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,455.17, 237,691.43 and 40,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,455.17, 237,691.43 and 40,127.54 is: 60,193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,455.17 : 237,691.43 = 40,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,455.17/237,691.43 = 40,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,455.17x = 237,691.43 × 40,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,455.17x = 9,537,970,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537,970,975.89/158,455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,193.50

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