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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,038.08, 237,022.02 and 45,693.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,038.08, 237,022.02 and 45,693.78 is: 68,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,038.08 : 237,022.02 = 45,693.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,038.08/237,022.02 = 45,693.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,038.08x = 237,022.02 × 45,693.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,038.08x = 10,830,432,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,830,432,037.04/158,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,530.52

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