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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,513, 237,601.92 and 58,609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,513, 237,601.92 and 58,609.04 is: 87,851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,513 : 237,601.92 = 58,609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,513/237,601.92 = 58,609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,513x = 237,601.92 × 58,609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,513x = 13,925,620,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,925,620,433.36/158,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,851.60

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