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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,663.10, 237,987.90 and 53,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,663.10, 237,987.90 and 53,481.90 is: 80,220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,663.10 : 237,987.90 = 53,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,663.10/237,987.90 = 53,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,663.10x = 237,987.90 × 53,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,663.10x = 12,728,045,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,728,045,069.01/158,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,220.57

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