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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,254.13, 237,439.52 and 83,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,254.13, 237,439.52 and 83,371.25 is: 125,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,254.13 : 237,439.52 = 83,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,254.13/237,439.52 = 83,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,254.13x = 237,439.52 × 83,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,254.13x = 19,795,627,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795,627,977.75/158,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,087.60

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