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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,177.19, 237,216.96 and 45,865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,177.19, 237,216.96 and 45,865.68 is: 68,784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,177.19 : 237,216.96 = 45,865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,177.19/237,216.96 = 45,865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,177.19x = 237,216.96 × 45,865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,177.19x = 10,880,117,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,880,117,895.50/158,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,784.37

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