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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,047.46, 237,035.68 and 45,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,047.46, 237,035.68 and 45,702.62 is: 68,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,047.46 : 237,035.68 = 45,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,047.46/237,035.68 = 45,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,047.46x = 237,035.68 × 45,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,047.46x = 10,833,151,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,833,151,609.48/158,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,543.66

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