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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,868.23, 238,279.25 and 52,256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,868.23, 238,279.25 and 52,256.23 is: 78,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,868.23 : 238,279.25 = 52,256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,868.23/238,279.25 = 52,256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,868.23x = 238,279.25 × 52,256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,868.23x = 12,451,574,827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,574,827.17/158,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,376.75

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