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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,614.89, 237,933.27 and 46,296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,614.89, 237,933.27 and 46,296.05 is: 69,447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,614.89 : 237,933.27 = 46,296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,614.89/237,933.27 = 46,296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,614.89x = 237,933.27 × 46,296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,614.89x = 11,015,369,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015,369,374.92/158,614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,447.26

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