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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,623, 237,934.52 and 60,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,623, 237,934.52 and 60,127 is: 90,190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,623 : 237,934.52 = 60,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,623/237,934.52 = 60,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,623x = 237,934.52 × 60,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,623x = 14,306,288,884.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306,288,884.04/158,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,190.51

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