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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,655.22, 238,005.10 and 46,343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,655.22, 238,005.10 and 46,343.68 is: 69,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,655.22 : 238,005.10 = 46,343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,655.22/238,005.10 = 46,343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,655.22x = 238,005.10 × 46,343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,655.22x = 11,030,032,192.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,030,032,192.77/158,655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,522.03

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