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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,222.28, 237,296.50 and 45,872.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,222.28, 237,296.50 and 45,872.34 is: 68,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,222.28 : 237,296.50 = 45,872.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,222.28/237,296.50 = 45,872.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,222.28x = 237,296.50 × 45,872.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,222.28x = 10,885,345,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,885,345,614.13/158,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,797.81

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