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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,709.68, 237,898.40 and 53,492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,709.68, 237,898.40 and 53,492.28 is: 80,182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,709.68 : 237,898.40 = 53,492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,709.68/237,898.40 = 53,492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,709.68x = 237,898.40 × 53,492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,709.68x = 12,725,727,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,727,824.35/158,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,182.43

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