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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,247.84, 237,334.50 and 45,898.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,247.84, 237,334.50 and 45,898.41 is: 68,836.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,247.84 : 237,334.50 = 45,898.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,247.84/237,334.50 = 45,898.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,247.84x = 237,334.50 × 45,898.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,247.84x = 10,893,275,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893,275,958.65/158,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,836.81

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