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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,266.60, 237,423.36 and 45,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,266.60, 237,423.36 and 45,947.74 is: 68,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,266.60 : 237,423.36 = 45,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,266.60/237,423.36 = 45,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,266.60x = 237,423.36 × 45,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,266.60x = 10,909,066,815.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,909,066,815.21/158,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,928.42

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