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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,241.76, 237,362.65 and 47,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,241.76, 237,362.65 and 47,433.76 is: 71,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,241.76 : 237,362.65 = 47,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,241.76/237,362.65 = 47,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,241.76x = 237,362.65 × 47,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,241.76x = 11,259,002,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,259,002,261.07/158,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,150.64

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