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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,138.10, 237,207.15 and 52,946.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,138.10, 237,207.15 and 52,946.10 is: 79,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,138.10 : 237,207.15 = 52,946.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,138.10/237,207.15 = 52,946.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,138.10x = 237,207.15 × 52,946.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,138.10x = 12,559,193,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559,193,484.62/158,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,419.15

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