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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,316.46, 237,475.90 and 46,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,316.46, 237,475.90 and 46,004.29 is: 69,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,316.46 : 237,475.90 = 46,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,316.46/237,475.90 = 46,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,316.46x = 237,475.90 × 46,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,316.46x = 10,924,909,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,924,909,635.43/158,316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,006.78

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