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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,535.41, 237,535.63 and 78,466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,535.41, 237,535.63 and 78,466.59 is: 117,567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,535.41 : 237,535.63 = 78,466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,535.41/237,535.63 = 78,466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,535.41x = 237,535.63 × 78,466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,535.41x = 18,638,610,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,610,693.44/158,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,567.50

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