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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,464.89, 237,698.42 and 40,136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,464.89, 237,698.42 and 40,136.58 is: 60,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,464.89 : 237,698.42 = 40,136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,464.89/237,698.42 = 40,136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,464.89x = 237,698.42 × 40,136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,464.89x = 9,540,401,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,540,401,449.52/158,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,205.14

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