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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,663.75, 237,996.36 and 53,483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,663.75, 237,996.36 and 53,483.63 is: 80,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,663.75 : 237,996.36 = 53,483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,663.75/237,996.36 = 53,483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,663.75x = 237,996.36 × 53,483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,663.75x = 12,728,908,069.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,728,908,069.61/158,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,225.69

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