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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,251.92, 237,394.04 and 53,081.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,251.92, 237,394.04 and 53,081.36 is: 79,627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,251.92 : 237,394.04 = 53,081.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,251.92/237,394.04 = 53,081.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,251.92x = 237,394.04 × 53,081.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,251.92x = 12,601,198,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,198,499.09/158,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,627.46

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