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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,671.38, 238,014.98 and 52,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,671.38, 238,014.98 and 52,045.86 is: 78,071.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,671.38 : 238,014.98 = 52,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,671.38/238,014.98 = 52,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,671.38x = 238,014.98 × 52,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,671.38x = 12,387,694,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,387,694,326.98/158,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,071.38

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