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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,348.71, 237,538.59 and 46,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,348.71, 237,538.59 and 46,029.79 is: 69,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,348.71 : 237,538.59 = 46,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,348.71/237,538.59 = 46,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,348.71x = 237,538.59 × 46,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,348.71x = 10,933,851,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,933,851,414.60/158,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,049.20

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