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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,685.03, 238,049.78 and 46,373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,685.03, 238,049.78 and 46,373.49 is: 69,566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,685.03 : 238,049.78 = 46,373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,685.03/238,049.78 = 46,373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,685.03x = 238,049.78 × 46,373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,685.03x = 11,039,198,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039,198,860.46/158,685.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,566.73

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