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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,569.22, 237,888.81 and 46,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,569.22, 237,888.81 and 46,258.22 is: 69,397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,569.22 : 237,888.81 = 46,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,569.22/237,888.81 = 46,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,569.22x = 237,888.81 × 46,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,569.22x = 11,004,313,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,004,313,503.24/158,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,397.54

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