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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,149.62, 237,197.94 and 69,379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,149.62, 237,197.94 and 69,379.29 is: 104,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,149.62 : 237,197.94 = 69,379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,149.62/237,197.94 = 69,379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,149.62x = 237,197.94 × 69,379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,149.62x = 16,456,624,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,456,624,666.66/158,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,057.31

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