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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,971.60, 238,309.17 and 53,716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,971.60, 238,309.17 and 53,716.96 is: 80,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,971.60 : 238,309.17 = 53,716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,971.60/238,309.17 = 53,716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,971.60x = 238,309.17 × 53,716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,971.60x = 12,801,244,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,801,244,152.52/158,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,525.35

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