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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,056.65, 237,209.52 and 69,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,056.65, 237,209.52 and 69,371.37 is: 104,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,056.65 : 237,209.52 = 69,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,056.65/237,209.52 = 69,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,056.65x = 237,209.52 × 69,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,056.65x = 16,455,549,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455,549,379.44/158,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,111.72

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