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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,066.88, 237,067.92 and 69,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,066.88, 237,067.92 and 69,271.44 is: 103,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,066.88 : 237,067.92 = 69,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,066.88/237,067.92 = 69,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,066.88x = 237,067.92 × 69,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,066.88x = 16,422,036,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422,036,196.20/158,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,892.96

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