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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,689.97, 238,033.92 and 40,360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,689.97, 238,033.92 and 40,360.29 is: 60,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,689.97 : 238,033.92 = 40,360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,689.97/238,033.92 = 40,360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,689.97x = 238,033.92 × 40,360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,689.97x = 9,607,118,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,607,118,041.04/158,689.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,540.17

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