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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,277.06, 237,438.96 and 45,942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,277.06, 237,438.96 and 45,942.72 is: 68,920.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,277.06 : 237,438.96 = 45,942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,277.06/237,438.96 = 45,942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,277.06x = 237,438.96 × 45,942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,277.06x = 10,908,591,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908,591,656.37/158,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,920.86

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