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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,175.60, 237,263.40 and 52,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,175.60, 237,263.40 and 52,983.60 is: 79,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,175.60 : 237,263.40 = 52,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,175.60/237,263.40 = 52,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,175.60x = 237,263.40 × 52,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,175.60x = 12,571,069,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571,069,080.24/158,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,475.40

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