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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,682.84, 238,033.98 and 52,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,682.84, 238,033.98 and 52,073.88 is: 78,114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,682.84 : 238,033.98 = 52,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,682.84/238,033.98 = 52,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,682.84x = 238,033.98 × 52,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,682.84x = 12,395,352,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,395,352,910.44/158,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,114.01

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