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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,679.84, 238,029.48 and 52,070.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,679.84, 238,029.48 and 52,070.88 is: 78,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,679.84 : 238,029.48 = 52,070.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,679.84/238,029.48 = 52,070.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,679.84x = 238,029.48 × 52,070.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,679.84x = 12,394,404,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,394,404,489.54/158,679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,109.51

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