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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,614.39, 237,932.52 and 46,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,614.39, 237,932.52 and 46,295.54 is: 69,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,614.39 : 237,932.52 = 46,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,614.39/237,932.52 = 46,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,614.39x = 237,932.52 × 46,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,614.39x = 11,015,214,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015,214,496.96/158,614.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,446.50

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