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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,726.94, 238,082.72 and 58,906.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,726.94, 238,082.72 and 58,906.59 is: 88,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,726.94 : 238,082.72 = 58,906.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,726.94/238,082.72 = 58,906.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,726.94x = 238,082.72 × 58,906.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,726.94x = 14,024,640,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,024,640,878.59/158,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,357.03

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