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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,480.66, 237,721.26 and 40,151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,480.66, 237,721.26 and 40,151.90 is: 60,227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,480.66 : 237,721.26 = 40,151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,480.66/237,721.26 = 40,151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,480.66x = 237,721.26 × 40,151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,480.66x = 9,544,960,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544,960,259.39/158,480.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,227.92

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