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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,072.54, 386,671.87 and 158,023.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,072.54, 386,671.87 and 158,023.77 is: 236,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,072.54 : 386,671.87 = 158,023.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,072.54/386,671.87 = 158,023.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,072.54x = 386,671.87 × 158,023.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,072.54x = 61,103,346,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103,346,650.35/258,072.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,768.11

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