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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,192.40, 237,251.34 and 45,842.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,192.40, 237,251.34 and 45,842.98 is: 68,753.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,192.40 : 237,251.34 = 45,842.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,192.40/237,251.34 = 45,842.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,192.40x = 237,251.34 × 45,842.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,192.40x = 10,876,308,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,876,308,434.59/158,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,753.67

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