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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,824.62, 238,266.15 and 52,214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,824.62, 238,266.15 and 52,214.58 is: 78,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,824.62 : 238,266.15 = 52,214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,824.62/238,266.15 = 52,214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,824.62x = 238,266.15 × 52,214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,824.62x = 12,440,966,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440,966,950.47/158,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,331.48

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