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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,189.40, 237,246.84 and 45,839.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,189.40, 237,246.84 and 45,839.97 is: 68,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,189.40 : 237,246.84 = 45,839.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,189.40/237,246.84 = 45,839.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,189.40x = 237,246.84 × 45,839.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,189.40x = 10,875,388,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,875,388,028.19/158,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,749.16

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