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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,265.60, 237,421.86 and 45,946.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,265.60, 237,421.86 and 45,946.74 is: 68,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,265.60 : 237,421.86 = 45,946.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,265.60/237,421.86 = 45,946.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,265.60x = 237,421.86 × 45,946.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,265.60x = 10,908,760,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908,760,471.74/158,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,926.92

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