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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,646.12, 237,969.98 and 53,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,646.12, 237,969.98 and 53,466 is: 80,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,646.12 : 237,969.98 = 53,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,646.12/237,969.98 = 53,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,646.12x = 237,969.98 × 53,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,646.12x = 12,723,302,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,302,950.68/158,646.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,199.27

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