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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,148.60, 237,222.90 and 52,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,148.60, 237,222.90 and 52,956.60 is: 79,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,148.60 : 237,222.90 = 52,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,148.60/237,222.90 = 52,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,148.60x = 237,222.90 × 52,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,148.60x = 12,562,518,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,518,226.14/158,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,434.90

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