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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,218.39, 237,297.35 and 47,410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,218.39, 237,297.35 and 47,410.39 is: 71,106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,218.39 : 237,297.35 = 47,410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,218.39/237,297.35 = 47,410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,218.39x = 237,297.35 × 47,410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,218.39x = 11,250,359,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,250,359,672.41/158,218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,106.52

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