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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,954.91, 238,431.76 and 40,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,954.91, 238,431.76 and 40,626.06 is: 60,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,954.91 : 238,431.76 = 40,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,954.91/238,431.76 = 40,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,954.91x = 238,431.76 × 40,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,954.91x = 9,686,542,784.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686,542,784.54/158,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,938.93

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