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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,591.67, 237,887.91 and 53,484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,591.67, 237,887.91 and 53,484.45 is: 80,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,591.67 : 237,887.91 = 53,484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,591.67/237,887.91 = 53,484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,591.67x = 237,887.91 × 53,484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,591.67x = 12,723,304,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,304,028.00/158,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,226.81

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