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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,330.67, 237,511.56 and 46,011.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,330.67, 237,511.56 and 46,011.87 is: 69,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,330.67 : 237,511.56 = 46,011.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,330.67/237,511.56 = 46,011.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,330.67x = 237,511.56 × 46,011.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,330.67x = 10,928,351,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928,351,022.22/158,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,022.33

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