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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,327.66, 237,507.07 and 46,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,327.66, 237,507.07 and 46,008.86 is: 69,017.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,327.66 : 237,507.07 = 46,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,327.66/237,507.07 = 46,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,327.66x = 237,507.07 × 46,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,327.66x = 10,927,429,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,927,429,652.33/158,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,017.82

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