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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,193.50, 237,241.36 and 45,881.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,193.50, 237,241.36 and 45,881.99 is: 68,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,193.50 : 237,241.36 = 45,881.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,193.50/237,241.36 = 45,881.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,193.50x = 237,241.36 × 45,881.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,193.50x = 10,885,104,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,885,104,406.19/158,193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,808.80

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