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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,248.76, 237,393.98 and 51,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,248.76, 237,393.98 and 51,595.26 is: 77,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,248.76 : 237,393.98 = 51,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,248.76/237,393.98 = 51,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,248.76x = 237,393.98 × 51,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,248.76x = 12,248,403,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,403,833.48/158,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,399.69

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