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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,049.45, 237,074.18 and 158,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,049.45, 237,074.18 and 158,049.45 is: 237,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,049.45 : 237,074.18 = 158,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,049.45/237,074.18 = 158,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,049.45x = 237,074.18 × 158,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,049.45x = 37,469,442,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,469,442,967.95/158,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,074.18

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