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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,967.46, 237,017.11 and 69,284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,967.46, 237,017.11 and 69,284.61 is: 103,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,967.46 : 237,017.11 = 69,284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,967.46/237,017.11 = 69,284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,967.46x = 237,017.11 × 69,284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,967.46x = 16,421,636,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421,636,671.38/157,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,955.82

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