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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,092.36, 237,150.89 and 45,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,092.36, 237,150.89 and 45,774.25 is: 68,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,092.36 : 237,150.89 = 45,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,092.36/237,150.89 = 45,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,092.36x = 237,150.89 × 45,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,092.36x = 10,855,403,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,855,403,476.49/158,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,664.95

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