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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,313.66, 237,482.83 and 45,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,313.66, 237,482.83 and 45,995.70 is: 68,997.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,313.66 : 237,482.83 = 45,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,313.66/237,482.83 = 45,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,313.66x = 237,482.83 × 45,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,313.66x = 10,923,189,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,923,189,003.83/158,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,997.14

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