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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,273.28, 237,409.86 and 53,091.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,273.28, 237,409.86 and 53,091.90 is: 79,637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,273.28 : 237,409.86 = 53,091.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,273.28/237,409.86 = 53,091.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,273.28x = 237,409.86 × 53,091.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,273.28x = 12,604,540,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,540,546.13/158,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,637.83

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