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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,675.99, 238,014.80 and 53,495.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,675.99, 238,014.80 and 53,495.87 is: 80,244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,675.99 : 238,014.80 = 53,495.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,675.99/238,014.80 = 53,495.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,675.99x = 238,014.80 × 53,495.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,675.99x = 12,732,808,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732,808,531.40/158,675.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,244.08

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