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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,267.61, 237,424.86 and 45,948.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,267.61, 237,424.86 and 45,948.75 is: 68,929.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,267.61 : 237,424.86 = 45,948.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,267.61/237,424.86 = 45,948.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,267.61x = 237,424.86 × 45,948.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,267.61x = 10,909,375,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,909,375,535.93/158,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,929.93

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