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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,491.92, 237,737.46 and 40,162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,491.92, 237,737.46 and 40,162.92 is: 60,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,491.92 : 237,737.46 = 40,162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,491.92/237,737.46 = 40,162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,491.92x = 237,737.46 × 40,162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,491.92x = 9,548,230,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548,230,586.98/158,491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,244.27

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