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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,498.94, 237,736.29 and 46,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,498.94, 237,736.29 and 46,180.02 is: 69,266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,498.94 : 237,736.29 = 46,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,498.94/237,736.29 = 46,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,498.94x = 237,736.29 × 46,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,498.94x = 10,978,666,626.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,978,666,626.93/158,498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,266.50

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