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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,477.97, 237,715.15 and 38,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,477.97, 237,715.15 and 38,535.60 is: 57,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,477.97 : 237,715.15 = 38,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,477.97/237,715.15 = 38,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,477.97x = 237,715.15 × 38,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,477.97x = 9,160,495,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160,495,934.34/158,477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,802.96

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