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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,871.72, 238,341.87 and 53,688.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,871.72, 238,341.87 and 53,688.36 is: 80,544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,871.72 : 238,341.87 = 53,688.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,871.72/238,341.87 = 53,688.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,871.72x = 238,341.87 × 53,688.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,871.72x = 12,796,184,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796,184,119.63/158,871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,544.13

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