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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,277.38, 237,416.06 and 47,469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,277.38, 237,416.06 and 47,469.38 is: 71,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,277.38 : 237,416.06 = 47,469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,277.38/237,416.06 = 47,469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,277.38x = 237,416.06 × 47,469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,277.38x = 11,269,992,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,269,992,101.84/158,277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,204.06

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