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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,499.96, 237,750.88 and 40,171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,499.96, 237,750.88 and 40,171.65 is: 60,257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,499.96 : 237,750.88 = 40,171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,499.96/237,750.88 = 40,171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,499.96x = 237,750.88 × 40,171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,499.96x = 9,550,843,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,843,748.94/158,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,257.71

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