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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,448.76, 237,712.12 and 46,129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,448.76, 237,712.12 and 46,129.96 is: 69,206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,448.76 : 237,712.12 = 46,129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,448.76/237,712.12 = 46,129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,448.76x = 237,712.12 × 46,129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,448.76x = 10,965,649,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,965,649,431.80/158,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,206.28

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