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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,759.46, 238,124.70 and 53,579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,759.46, 238,124.70 and 53,579.34 is: 80,364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,759.46 : 238,124.70 = 53,579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,759.46/238,124.70 = 53,579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,759.46x = 238,124.70 × 53,579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,759.46x = 12,758,564,263.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758,564,263.70/158,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,364.12

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