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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,208.12, 237,330.59 and 55,593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,208.12, 237,330.59 and 55,593.90 is: 83,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,208.12 : 237,330.59 = 55,593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,208.12/237,330.59 = 55,593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,208.12x = 237,330.59 × 55,593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,208.12x = 13,194,132,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194,132,809.43/158,208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,397.32

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