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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,361.67, 237,557.96 and 46,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,361.67, 237,557.96 and 46,042.75 is: 69,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,361.67 : 237,557.96 = 46,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,361.67/237,557.96 = 46,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,361.67x = 237,557.96 × 46,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,361.67x = 10,937,821,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,937,821,762.79/158,361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,068.62

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