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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,029.65, 237,008.90 and 45,684.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,029.65, 237,008.90 and 45,684.83 is: 68,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,029.65 : 237,008.90 = 45,684.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,029.65/237,008.90 = 45,684.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,029.65x = 237,008.90 × 45,684.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,029.65x = 10,827,712,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,827,712,011.72/158,029.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,516.97

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