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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,623.98, 237,952.38 and 53,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,623.98, 237,952.38 and 53,451.15 is: 80,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,623.98 : 237,952.38 = 53,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,623.98/237,952.38 = 53,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,623.98x = 237,952.38 × 53,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,623.98x = 12,718,828,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718,828,356.24/158,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,182.25

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