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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,468.62, 237,711.59 and 40,140.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,468.62, 237,711.59 and 40,140.98 is: 60,213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,468.62 : 237,711.59 = 40,140.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,468.62/237,711.59 = 40,140.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,468.62x = 237,711.59 × 40,140.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,468.62x = 9,541,977,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541,977,056.87/158,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,213.67

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