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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,209.74, 237,333.01 and 55,595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,209.74, 237,333.01 and 55,595.53 is: 83,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,209.74 : 237,333.01 = 55,595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,209.74/237,333.01 = 55,595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,209.74x = 237,333.01 × 55,595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,209.74x = 13,194,653,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194,653,290.78/158,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,399.76

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