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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,057.26, 238,579.65 and 53,876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,057.26, 238,579.65 and 53,876.22 is: 80,812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,057.26 : 238,579.65 = 53,876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,057.26/238,579.65 = 53,876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,057.26x = 238,579.65 × 53,876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,057.26x = 12,853,769,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853,769,710.92/159,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,812.22

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