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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,278.89, 237,430.63 and 45,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,278.89, 237,430.63 and 45,960.96 is: 68,945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,278.89 : 237,430.63 = 45,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,278.89/237,430.63 = 45,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,278.89x = 237,430.63 × 45,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,278.89x = 10,912,539,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912,539,688.20/158,278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,945.01

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