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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,890.68, 238,366.74 and 60,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,890.68, 238,366.74 and 60,387 is: 90,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,890.68 : 238,366.74 = 60,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,890.68/238,366.74 = 60,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,890.68x = 238,366.74 × 60,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,890.68x = 14,394,252,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,252,328.38/158,890.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,592.18

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