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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,233.12, 237,349.44 and 47,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,233.12, 237,349.44 and 47,425.12 is: 71,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,233.12 : 237,349.44 = 47,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,233.12/237,349.44 = 47,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,233.12x = 237,349.44 × 47,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,233.12x = 11,256,325,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256,325,673.93/158,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,137.61

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