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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,069.38, 237,071.67 and 69,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,069.38, 237,071.67 and 69,273.94 is: 103,896.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,069.38 : 237,071.67 = 69,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,069.38/237,071.67 = 69,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,069.38x = 237,071.67 × 69,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,069.38x = 16,422,888,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422,888,643.28/158,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,896.71

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