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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,076.56, 237,085.89 and 45,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,076.56, 237,085.89 and 45,729.16 is: 68,585.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,076.56 : 237,085.89 = 45,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,076.56/237,085.89 = 45,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,076.56x = 237,085.89 × 45,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,076.56x = 10,841,737,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,841,737,833.35/158,076.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,585.36

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