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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,256.26, 237,384.39 and 53,074.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,256.26, 237,384.39 and 53,074.92 is: 79,612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,256.26 : 237,384.39 = 53,074.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,256.26/237,384.39 = 53,074.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,256.26x = 237,384.39 × 53,074.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,256.26x = 12,599,158,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,158,101.96/158,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,612.39

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