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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,164.96, 237,213.04 and 50,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,164.96, 237,213.04 and 50,102.88 is: 75,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,164.96 : 237,213.04 = 50,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,164.96/237,213.04 = 50,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,164.96x = 237,213.04 × 50,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,164.96x = 11,885,056,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,885,056,477.56/158,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,143.42

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