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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,996.46, 237,119.22 and 69,311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,996.46, 237,119.22 and 69,311.18 is: 104,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,996.46 : 237,119.22 = 69,311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,996.46/237,119.22 = 69,311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,996.46x = 237,119.22 × 69,311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,996.46x = 16,435,011,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,435,011,753.28/157,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,021.40

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