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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,111.12, 237,179.06 and 45,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,111.12, 237,179.06 and 45,793 is: 68,693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,111.12 : 237,179.06 = 45,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,111.12/237,179.06 = 45,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,111.12x = 237,179.06 × 45,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,111.12x = 10,861,140,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,861,140,694.58/158,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,693.09

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