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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,544.48, 237,851.76 and 53,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,544.48, 237,851.76 and 53,360 is: 80,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,544.48 : 237,851.76 = 53,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,544.48/237,851.76 = 53,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,544.48x = 237,851.76 × 53,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,544.48x = 12,691,769,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,691,769,913.60/158,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,051.79

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