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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,039.08, 237,023.52 and 45,694.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,039.08, 237,023.52 and 45,694.78 is: 68,532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,039.08 : 237,023.52 = 45,694.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,039.08/237,023.52 = 45,694.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,039.08x = 237,023.52 × 45,694.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,039.08x = 10,830,737,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,830,737,601.23/158,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,532.02

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