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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,664.62, 238,004.87 and 52,039.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,664.62, 238,004.87 and 52,039.15 is: 78,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,664.62 : 238,004.87 = 52,039.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,664.62/238,004.87 = 52,039.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,664.62x = 238,004.87 × 52,039.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,664.62x = 12,385,570,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,385,570,160.30/158,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,061.32

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