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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,109.24, 237,176.19 and 45,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,109.24, 237,176.19 and 45,791.13 is: 68,690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,109.24 : 237,176.19 = 45,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,109.24/237,176.19 = 45,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,109.24x = 237,176.19 × 45,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,109.24x = 10,860,565,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,860,565,749.19/158,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,690.27

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