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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,462.81, 237,787.65 and 58,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,462.81, 237,787.65 and 58,693.08 is: 88,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,462.81 : 237,787.65 = 58,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,462.81/237,787.65 = 58,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,462.81x = 237,787.65 × 58,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,462.81x = 13,956,489,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,956,489,564.46/158,462.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,074.23

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