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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,541.74, 237,849.22 and 53,358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,541.74, 237,849.22 and 53,358.14 is: 80,049.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,541.74 : 237,849.22 = 53,358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,541.74/237,849.22 = 53,358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,541.74x = 237,849.22 × 53,358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,541.74x = 12,691,191,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,691,191,979.65/158,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,049.53

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