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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,624.11, 237,935.57 and 38,679.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,624.11, 237,935.57 and 38,679.68 is: 58,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,624.11 : 237,935.57 = 38,679.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,624.11/237,935.57 = 38,679.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,624.11x = 237,935.57 × 38,679.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,624.11x = 9,203,270,325.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,270,325.14/158,624.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,019.37

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