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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,173.25, 237,259.87 and 69,427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,173.25, 237,259.87 and 69,427.53 is: 104,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,173.25 : 237,259.87 = 69,427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,173.25/237,259.87 = 69,427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,173.25x = 237,259.87 × 69,427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,173.25x = 16,472,366,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,472,366,568.65/158,173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,141.30

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