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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,834.76, 238,295.88 and 53,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,834.76, 238,295.88 and 53,727.54 is: 80,606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,834.76 : 238,295.88 = 53,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,834.76/238,295.88 = 53,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,834.76x = 238,295.88 × 53,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,834.76x = 12,803,051,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,051,424.54/158,834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,606.11

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