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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,280.64, 237,433.25 and 45,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,280.64, 237,433.25 and 45,962.71 is: 68,947.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,280.64 : 237,433.25 = 45,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,280.64/237,433.25 = 45,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,280.64x = 237,433.25 × 45,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,280.64x = 10,913,075,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,913,075,135.43/158,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,947.63

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