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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,258.13, 237,445.51 and 83,375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,258.13, 237,445.51 and 83,375.25 is: 125,093.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,258.13 : 237,445.51 = 83,375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,258.13/237,445.51 = 83,375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,258.13x = 237,445.51 × 83,375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,258.13x = 19,797,078,757.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797,078,757.63/158,258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,093.60

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