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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,199.84, 237,250.89 and 45,888.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,199.84, 237,250.89 and 45,888.35 is: 68,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,199.84 : 237,250.89 = 45,888.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,199.84/237,250.89 = 45,888.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,199.84x = 237,250.89 × 45,888.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,199.84x = 10,887,050,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887,050,691.88/158,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,818.34

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