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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,968.08, 238,452.24 and 59,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,968.08, 238,452.24 and 59,126.40 is: 88,689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,968.08 : 238,452.24 = 59,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,968.08/238,452.24 = 59,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,968.08x = 238,452.24 × 59,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,968.08x = 14,098,822,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,098,822,523.14/158,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,689.64

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