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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,709.17, 237,947.49 and 58,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,709.17, 237,947.49 and 58,869.86 is: 88,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,709.17 : 237,947.49 = 58,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,709.17/237,947.49 = 58,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,709.17x = 237,947.49 × 58,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,709.17x = 14,007,934,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,007,934,233.91/158,709.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,261.66

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