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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,682.78, 238,046.38 and 46,371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,682.78, 238,046.38 and 46,371.22 is: 69,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,682.78 : 238,046.38 = 46,371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,682.78/238,046.38 = 46,371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,682.78x = 238,046.38 × 46,371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,682.78x = 11,038,500,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,038,500,346.14/158,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,563.32

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