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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,446.59, 237,708.77 and 46,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,446.59, 237,708.77 and 46,127.82 is: 69,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,446.59 : 237,708.77 = 46,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,446.59/237,708.77 = 46,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,446.59x = 237,708.77 × 46,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,446.59x = 10,964,986,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,964,986,010.08/158,446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,203.04

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