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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,189.16, 237,256.88 and 69,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,189.16, 237,256.88 and 69,418.84 is: 104,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,189.16 : 237,256.88 = 69,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,189.16/237,256.88 = 69,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,189.16x = 237,256.88 × 69,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,189.16x = 16,470,097,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,470,097,391.62/158,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,116.47

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