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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,251.20, 237,409.20 and 53,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,251.20, 237,409.20 and 53,145.60 is: 79,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,251.20 : 237,409.20 = 53,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,251.20/237,409.20 = 53,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,251.20x = 237,409.20 × 53,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,251.20x = 12,617,254,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,254,379.52/158,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,729.28

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