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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,822.61, 238,263.15 and 52,212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,822.61, 238,263.15 and 52,212.59 is: 78,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,822.61 : 238,263.15 = 52,212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,822.61/238,263.15 = 52,212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,822.61x = 238,263.15 × 52,212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,822.61x = 12,440,336,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440,336,163.06/158,822.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,328.50

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