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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,545.44, 237,853.26 and 53,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,545.44, 237,853.26 and 53,361 is: 80,053.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,545.44 : 237,853.26 = 53,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,545.44/237,853.26 = 53,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,545.44x = 237,853.26 × 53,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,545.44x = 12,692,087,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692,087,806.86/158,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,053.31

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