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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,475.85, 237,711.96 and 38,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,475.85, 237,711.96 and 38,533.48 is: 57,799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,475.85 : 237,711.96 = 38,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,475.85/237,711.96 = 38,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,475.85x = 237,711.96 × 38,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,475.85x = 9,159,869,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159,869,056.42/158,475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,799.78

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