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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,039.82, 237,033.27 and 52,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,039.82, 237,033.27 and 52,858.44 is: 79,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,039.82 : 237,033.27 = 52,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,039.82/237,033.27 = 52,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,039.82x = 237,033.27 × 52,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,039.82x = 12,529,208,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529,208,880.30/158,039.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,278.81

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