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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,083.67, 377,731.53 and 158,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,083.67, 377,731.53 and 158,392.59 is: 237,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,083.67 : 377,731.53 = 158,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,083.67/377,731.53 = 158,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,083.67x = 377,731.53 × 158,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,083.67x = 59,829,875,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,829,875,361.36/252,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,341.34

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