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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,278.02, 237,429.33 and 45,960.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,278.02, 237,429.33 and 45,960.06 is: 68,943.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,278.02 : 237,429.33 = 45,960.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,278.02/237,429.33 = 45,960.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,278.02x = 237,429.33 × 45,960.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,278.02x = 10,912,266,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912,266,252.56/158,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,943.66

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