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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,661.54, 237,991.29 and 40,332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,661.54, 237,991.29 and 40,332.66 is: 60,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,661.54 : 237,991.29 = 40,332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,661.54/237,991.29 = 40,332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,661.54x = 237,991.29 × 40,332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,661.54x = 9,598,821,782.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598,821,782.53/158,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,498.73

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