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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,264.97, 237,420.92 and 45,946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,264.97, 237,420.92 and 45,946.13 is: 68,926.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,264.97 : 237,420.92 = 45,946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,264.97/237,420.92 = 45,946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,264.97x = 237,420.92 × 45,946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,264.97x = 10,908,571,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908,571,038.20/158,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,926.00

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