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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,152.26, 237,240.52 and 45,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,152.26, 237,240.52 and 45,834 is: 68,754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,152.26 : 237,240.52 = 45,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,152.26/237,240.52 = 45,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,152.26x = 237,240.52 × 45,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,152.26x = 10,873,681,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,873,681,993.68/158,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,754.52

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