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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,362.96, 237,507 and 46,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,362.96, 237,507 and 46,013.20 is: 69,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,362.96 : 237,507 = 46,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,362.96/237,507 = 46,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,362.96x = 237,507 × 46,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,362.96x = 10,928,457,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928,457,092.40/158,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,008.92

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