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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,186.23, 238,727.86 and 52,546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,186.23, 238,727.86 and 52,546.23 is: 78,802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,186.23 : 238,727.86 = 52,546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,186.23/238,727.86 = 52,546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,186.23x = 238,727.86 × 52,546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,186.23x = 12,544,249,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,544,249,038.97/159,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,802.35

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