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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,593.67, 237,890.91 and 53,486.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,593.67, 237,890.91 and 53,486.45 is: 80,229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,593.67 : 237,890.91 = 53,486.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,593.67/237,890.91 = 53,486.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,593.67x = 237,890.91 × 53,486.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,593.67x = 12,723,940,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,940,263.17/158,593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,229.81

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