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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,148.74, 237,235.26 and 45,830.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,148.74, 237,235.26 and 45,830.49 is: 68,749.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,148.74 : 237,235.26 = 45,830.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,148.74/237,235.26 = 45,830.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,148.74x = 237,235.26 × 45,830.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,148.74x = 10,872,608,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,872,608,211.08/158,148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,749.26

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