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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,141.76, 237,214.56 and 52,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,141.76, 237,214.56 and 52,961.04 is: 79,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,141.76 : 237,214.56 = 52,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,141.76/237,214.56 = 52,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,141.76x = 237,214.56 × 52,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,141.76x = 12,563,129,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563,129,800.74/158,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,442.20

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