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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,018, 237,027.02 and 47,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,018, 237,027.02 and 47,210 is: 70,815.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,018 : 237,027.02 = 47,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,018/237,027.02 = 47,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,018x = 237,027.02 × 47,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,018x = 11,190,045,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190,045,614.20/158,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,815.01

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