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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,328.12, 237,507.78 and 46,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,328.12, 237,507.78 and 46,009.32 is: 69,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,328.12 : 237,507.78 = 46,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,328.12/237,507.78 = 46,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,328.12x = 237,507.78 × 46,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,328.12x = 10,927,571,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,927,571,452.51/158,328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,018.51

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