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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,562.28, 237,879.82 and 53,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,562.28, 237,879.82 and 53,378.44 is: 80,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,562.28 : 237,879.82 = 53,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,562.28/237,879.82 = 53,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,562.28x = 237,879.82 × 53,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,562.28x = 12,697,653,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697,653,699.08/158,562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,079.91

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