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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,892.74, 238,339.51 and 38,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,892.74, 238,339.51 and 38,950.22 is: 58,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,892.74 : 238,339.51 = 38,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,892.74/238,339.51 = 38,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,892.74x = 238,339.51 × 38,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,892.74x = 9,283,376,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,376,349.19/158,892.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,425.43

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