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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,333.62, 237,516.04 and 46,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,333.62, 237,516.04 and 46,014.82 is: 69,026.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,333.62 : 237,516.04 = 46,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,333.62/237,516.04 = 46,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,333.62x = 237,516.04 × 46,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,333.62x = 10,929,257,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,929,257,827.71/158,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,026.77

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