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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,209.23, 237,332.26 and 55,595.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,209.23, 237,332.26 and 55,595.03 is: 83,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,209.23 : 237,332.26 = 55,595.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,209.23/237,332.26 = 55,595.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,209.23x = 237,332.26 × 55,595.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,209.23x = 13,194,492,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194,492,997.50/158,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,399.01

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