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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,194.25, 237,242.48 and 45,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,194.25, 237,242.48 and 45,882.74 is: 68,809.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,194.25 : 237,242.48 = 45,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,194.25/237,242.48 = 45,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,194.25x = 237,242.48 × 45,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,194.25x = 10,885,333,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,885,333,955.29/158,194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,809.92

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