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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,198.76, 237,249.21 and 45,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,198.76, 237,249.21 and 45,887.25 is: 68,816.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,198.76 : 237,249.21 = 45,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,198.76/237,249.21 = 45,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,198.76x = 237,249.21 × 45,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,198.76x = 10,886,713,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886,713,811.57/158,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,816.68

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