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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,251.32, 237,376.98 and 53,069.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,251.32, 237,376.98 and 53,069.99 is: 79,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,251.32 : 237,376.98 = 53,069.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,251.32/237,376.98 = 53,069.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,251.32x = 237,376.98 × 53,069.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,251.32x = 12,597,592,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,592,767.95/158,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,604.98

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