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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,278.56, 237,441.36 and 45,959.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,278.56, 237,441.36 and 45,959.76 is: 68,946.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,278.56 : 237,441.36 = 45,959.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,278.56/237,441.36 = 45,959.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,278.56x = 237,441.36 × 45,959.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,278.56x = 10,912,747,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912,747,919.67/158,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,946.47

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