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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,107.89, 237,105.13 and 45,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,107.89, 237,105.13 and 45,764.86 is: 68,630.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,107.89 : 237,105.13 = 45,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,107.89/237,105.13 = 45,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,107.89x = 237,105.13 × 45,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,107.89x = 10,851,082,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851,082,372.56/158,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,630.87

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