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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,710.64, 238,079.94 and 58,871.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,710.64, 238,079.94 and 58,871.90 is: 88,313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,710.64 : 238,079.94 = 58,871.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,710.64/238,079.94 = 58,871.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,710.64x = 238,079.94 × 58,871.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,710.64x = 14,016,218,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016,218,419.69/158,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,313.04

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