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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,049.46, 237,038.68 and 45,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,049.46, 237,038.68 and 45,704.62 is: 68,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,049.46 : 237,038.68 = 45,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,049.46/237,038.68 = 45,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,049.46x = 237,038.68 × 45,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,049.46x = 10,833,762,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,833,762,794.70/158,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,546.66

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