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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,222.13, 237,372.08 and 47,414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,222.13, 237,372.08 and 47,414.13 is: 71,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,222.13 : 237,372.08 = 47,414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,222.13/237,372.08 = 47,414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,222.13x = 237,372.08 × 47,414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,222.13x = 11,254,790,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,254,790,659.49/158,222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,132.85

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