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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,282.56, 237,447.36 and 45,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,282.56, 237,447.36 and 45,963.76 is: 68,952.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,282.56 : 237,447.36 = 45,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,282.56/237,447.36 = 45,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,282.56x = 237,447.36 × 45,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,282.56x = 10,913,973,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,913,973,467.67/158,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,952.47

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