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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,395.59, 237,628.84 and 53,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,395.59, 237,628.84 and 53,211.69 is: 79,829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,395.59 : 237,628.84 = 53,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,395.59/237,628.84 = 53,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,395.59x = 237,628.84 × 53,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,395.59x = 12,644,630,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,644,630,714.94/158,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,829.44

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