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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,036.82, 237,028.77 and 52,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,036.82, 237,028.77 and 52,855.44 is: 79,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,036.82 : 237,028.77 = 52,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,036.82/237,028.77 = 52,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,036.82x = 237,028.77 × 52,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,036.82x = 12,528,259,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528,259,931.01/158,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,274.31

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