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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,197.25, 237,246.98 and 45,885.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,197.25, 237,246.98 and 45,885.74 is: 68,814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,197.25 : 237,246.98 = 45,885.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,197.25/237,246.98 = 45,885.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,197.25x = 237,246.98 × 45,885.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,197.25x = 10,886,253,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886,253,240.07/158,197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,814.43

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