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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,249.93, 237,374.91 and 47,441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,249.93, 237,374.91 and 47,441.93 is: 71,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,249.93 : 237,374.91 = 47,441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,249.93/237,374.91 = 47,441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,249.93x = 237,374.91 × 47,441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,249.93x = 11,261,522,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261,522,677.10/158,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,162.89

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