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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,636.21, 237,950.97 and 38,693.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,636.21, 237,950.97 and 38,693.53 is: 58,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,636.21 : 237,950.97 = 38,693.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,636.21/237,950.97 = 38,693.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,636.21x = 237,950.97 × 38,693.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,636.21x = 9,207,163,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,207,163,148.56/158,636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,039.48

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