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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,656.78, 237,982.09 and 38,714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,656.78, 237,982.09 and 38,714.51 is: 58,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,656.78 : 237,982.09 = 38,714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,656.78/237,982.09 = 38,714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,656.78x = 237,982.09 × 38,714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,656.78x = 9,213,359,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213,359,754.04/158,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,071.01

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