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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,415.24, 237,659.94 and 46,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,415.24, 237,659.94 and 46,097.94 is: 69,157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,415.24 : 237,659.94 = 46,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,415.24/237,659.94 = 46,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,415.24x = 237,659.94 × 46,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,415.24x = 10,955,633,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,955,633,654.52/158,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,157.70

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