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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,158.75, 237,250.29 and 45,840.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,158.75, 237,250.29 and 45,840.49 is: 68,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,158.75 : 237,250.29 = 45,840.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,158.75/237,250.29 = 45,840.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,158.75x = 237,250.29 × 45,840.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,158.75x = 10,875,669,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,875,669,546.24/158,158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,764.26

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