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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,907, 238,360.50 and 59,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,907, 238,360.50 and 59,092.32 is: 88,638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,907 : 238,360.50 = 59,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,907/238,360.50 = 59,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,907x = 238,360.50 × 59,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,907x = 14,085,274,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,085,274,941.36/158,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,638.48

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