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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,275.01, 237,424.82 and 45,957.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,275.01, 237,424.82 and 45,957.07 is: 68,939.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,275.01 : 237,424.82 = 45,957.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,275.01/237,424.82 = 45,957.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,275.01x = 237,424.82 × 45,957.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,275.01x = 10,911,349,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,911,349,397.98/158,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,939.18

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