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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,109.39, 237,107.38 and 45,766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,109.39, 237,107.38 and 45,766.36 is: 68,633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,109.39 : 237,107.38 = 45,766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,109.39/237,107.38 = 45,766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,109.39x = 237,107.38 × 45,766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,109.39x = 10,851,541,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851,541,004.55/158,109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,633.12

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