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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,592.67, 237,889.41 and 53,485.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,592.67, 237,889.41 and 53,485.45 is: 80,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,592.67 : 237,889.41 = 53,485.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,592.67/237,889.41 = 53,485.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,592.67x = 237,889.41 × 53,485.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,592.67x = 12,723,622,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,622,144.08/158,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,228.31

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