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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,081.76, 237,135 and 45,763.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,081.76, 237,135 and 45,763.67 is: 68,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,081.76 : 237,135 = 45,763.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,081.76/237,135 = 45,763.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,081.76x = 237,135 × 45,763.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,081.76x = 10,852,166,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852,166,699.78/158,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,649.08

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