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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,475.97, 237,712.15 and 38,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,475.97, 237,712.15 and 38,533.60 is: 57,799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,475.97 : 237,712.15 = 38,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,475.97/237,712.15 = 38,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,475.97x = 237,712.15 × 38,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,475.97x = 9,159,904,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159,904,903.24/158,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,799.96

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