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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,175.84, 237,214.94 and 45,864.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,175.84, 237,214.94 and 45,864.34 is: 68,782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,175.84 : 237,214.94 = 45,864.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,175.84/237,214.94 = 45,864.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,175.84x = 237,214.94 × 45,864.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,175.84x = 10,879,706,083.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879,706,083.39/158,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,782.35

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