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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,108.89, 237,106.63 and 45,765.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,108.89, 237,106.63 and 45,765.86 is: 68,632.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,108.89 : 237,106.63 = 45,765.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,108.89/237,106.63 = 45,765.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,108.89x = 237,106.63 × 45,765.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,108.89x = 10,851,388,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851,388,833.65/158,108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,632.38

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