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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,280.48, 237,413.43 and 45,958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,280.48, 237,413.43 and 45,958.19 is: 68,935.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,280.48 : 237,413.43 = 45,958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,280.48/237,413.43 = 45,958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,280.48x = 237,413.43 × 45,958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,280.48x = 10,911,090,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,911,090,337.42/158,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,935.16

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