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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,277.28, 237,415.86 and 53,095.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,277.28, 237,415.86 and 53,095.90 is: 79,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,277.28 : 237,415.86 = 53,095.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,277.28/237,415.86 = 53,095.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,277.28x = 237,415.86 × 53,095.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,277.28x = 12,605,808,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,808,760.97/158,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,643.83

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