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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,256.76, 237,385.14 and 53,075.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,256.76, 237,385.14 and 53,075.42 is: 79,613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,256.76 : 237,385.14 = 53,075.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,256.76/237,385.14 = 53,075.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,256.76x = 237,385.14 × 53,075.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,256.76x = 12,599,316,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599,316,600.72/158,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,613.14

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