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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,279.02, 237,430.83 and 45,961.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,279.02, 237,430.83 and 45,961.06 is: 68,945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,279.02 : 237,430.83 = 45,961.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,279.02/237,430.83 = 45,961.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,279.02x = 237,430.83 × 45,961.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,279.02x = 10,912,572,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912,572,623.48/158,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,945.16

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