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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,828.86, 238,058.66 and 58,925.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,828.86, 238,058.66 and 58,925.34 is: 88,319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,828.86 : 238,058.66 = 58,925.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,828.86/238,058.66 = 58,925.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,828.86x = 238,058.66 × 58,925.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,828.86x = 14,027,687,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,027,687,627.76/158,828.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,319.51

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