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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,688.01, 238,032.89 and 40,359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,688.01, 238,032.89 and 40,359.43 is: 60,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,688.01 : 238,032.89 = 40,359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,688.01/238,032.89 = 40,359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,688.01x = 238,032.89 × 40,359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,688.01x = 9,606,871,761.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,871,761.65/158,688.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,539.37

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