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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,176.14, 237,257.29 and 45,853.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,176.14, 237,257.29 and 45,853.91 is: 68,778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,176.14 : 237,257.29 = 45,853.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,176.14/237,257.29 = 45,853.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,176.14x = 237,257.29 × 45,853.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,176.14x = 10,879,174,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,879,174,422.50/158,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,778.86

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