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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,175.14, 237,255.79 and 45,852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,175.14, 237,255.79 and 45,852.91 is: 68,777.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,175.14 : 237,255.79 = 45,852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,175.14/237,255.79 = 45,852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,175.14x = 237,255.79 × 45,852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,175.14x = 10,878,868,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,878,868,385.85/158,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,777.36

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