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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,814.76, 238,218.78 and 40,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,814.76, 238,218.78 and 40,486.12 is: 60,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,814.76 : 238,218.78 = 40,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,814.76/238,218.78 = 40,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,814.76x = 238,218.78 × 40,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,814.76x = 9,644,554,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,554,113.33/158,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,728.32

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