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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,012.58, 236,983.77 and 45,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,012.58, 236,983.77 and 45,668.28 is: 68,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,012.58 : 236,983.77 = 45,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,012.58/236,983.77 = 45,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,012.58x = 236,983.77 × 45,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,012.58x = 10,822,641,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822,641,163.82/158,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,492.28

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