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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,671.59, 379,510.40 and 158,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,671.59, 379,510.40 and 158,069.26 is: 237,418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,671.59 : 379,510.40 = 158,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,671.59/379,510.40 = 158,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,671.59x = 379,510.40 × 158,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,671.59x = 59,988,928,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,988,928,070.73/252,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,418.57

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