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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,511.18, 237,859.65 and 58,740.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,511.18, 237,859.65 and 58,740.78 is: 88,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,511.18 : 237,859.65 = 58,740.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,511.18/237,859.65 = 58,740.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,511.18x = 237,859.65 × 58,740.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,511.18x = 13,972,061,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972,061,371.53/158,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,145.59

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