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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,099.36, 237,183.66 and 45,784.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,099.36, 237,183.66 and 45,784.15 is: 68,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,099.36 : 237,183.66 = 45,784.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,099.36/237,183.66 = 45,784.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,099.36x = 237,183.66 × 45,784.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,099.36x = 10,859,251,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859,251,674.03/158,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,686.25

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