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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,667.15, 237,996.81 and 38,724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,667.15, 237,996.81 and 38,724.96 is: 58,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,667.15 : 237,996.81 = 38,724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,667.15/237,996.81 = 38,724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,667.15x = 237,996.81 × 38,724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,667.15x = 9,216,416,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,216,416,947.38/158,667.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,086.48

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