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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,157.76, 237,238.44 and 52,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,157.76, 237,238.44 and 52,976.92 is: 79,465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,157.76 : 237,238.44 = 52,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,157.76/237,238.44 = 52,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,157.76x = 237,238.44 × 52,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,157.76x = 12,568,161,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,568,161,856.80/158,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,465.98

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