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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,943.24, 238,266.60 and 53,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,943.24, 238,266.60 and 53,688.60 is: 80,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,943.24 : 238,266.60 = 53,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,943.24/238,266.60 = 53,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,943.24x = 238,266.60 × 53,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,943.24x = 12,792,200,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,200,180.76/158,943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,482.82

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