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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,650.21, 237,997.59 and 46,338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,650.21, 237,997.59 and 46,338.67 is: 69,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,650.21 : 237,997.59 = 46,338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,650.21/237,997.59 = 46,338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,650.21x = 237,997.59 × 46,338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,650.21x = 11,028,491,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,028,491,783.81/158,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,514.51

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