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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,281.02, 237,433.82 and 45,963.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,281.02, 237,433.82 and 45,963.08 is: 68,948.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,281.02 : 237,433.82 = 45,963.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,281.02/237,433.82 = 45,963.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,281.02x = 237,433.82 × 45,963.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,281.02x = 10,913,188,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,913,188,246.38/158,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,948.18

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