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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,336.12, 237,519.78 and 46,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,336.12, 237,519.78 and 46,017.32 is: 69,030.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,336.12 : 237,519.78 = 46,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,336.12/237,519.78 = 46,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,336.12x = 237,519.78 × 46,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,336.12x = 10,930,023,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930,023,722.59/158,336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,030.51

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