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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,110.12, 237,177.56 and 45,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,110.12, 237,177.56 and 45,792 is: 68,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,110.12 : 237,177.56 = 45,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,110.12/237,177.56 = 45,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,110.12x = 237,177.56 × 45,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,110.12x = 10,860,834,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,860,834,827.52/158,110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,691.59

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