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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,643.43, 237,965.95 and 53,463.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,643.43, 237,965.95 and 53,463.31 is: 80,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,643.43 : 237,965.95 = 53,463.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,643.43/237,965.95 = 53,463.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,643.43x = 237,965.95 × 53,463.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,643.43x = 12,722,446,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,722,446,826.21/158,643.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,195.23

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