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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,263, 237,394.50 and 47,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,263, 237,394.50 and 47,455 is: 71,182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,263 : 237,394.50 = 47,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,263/237,394.50 = 47,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,263x = 237,394.50 × 47,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,263x = 11,265,555,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,265,555,997.50/158,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,182.50

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