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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,281.77, 237,434.96 and 45,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,281.77, 237,434.96 and 45,963.81 is: 68,949.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,281.77 : 237,434.96 = 45,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,281.77/237,434.96 = 45,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,281.77x = 237,434.96 × 45,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,281.77x = 10,913,415,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,913,415,158.98/158,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,949.29

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