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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,272.20, 237,408.30 and 45,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,272.20, 237,408.30 and 45,952.20 is: 68,928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,272.20 : 237,408.30 = 45,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,272.20/237,408.30 = 45,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,272.20x = 237,408.30 × 45,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,272.20x = 10,909,433,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,909,433,683.26/158,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,928.30

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