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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,009.41, 237,014.58 and 45,698.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,009.41, 237,014.58 and 45,698.77 is: 68,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,009.41 : 237,014.58 = 45,698.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,009.41/237,014.58 = 45,698.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,009.41x = 237,014.58 × 45,698.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,009.41x = 10,831,274,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831,274,778.07/158,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,548.29

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