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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,493.42, 237,739.71 and 40,164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,493.42, 237,739.71 and 40,164.42 is: 60,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,493.42 : 237,739.71 = 40,164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,493.42/237,739.71 = 40,164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,493.42x = 237,739.71 × 40,164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,493.42x = 9,548,677,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548,677,563.12/158,493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,246.52

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