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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,206.38, 237,359.25 and 69,534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,206.38, 237,359.25 and 69,534.42 is: 104,323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,206.38 : 237,359.25 = 69,534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,206.38/237,359.25 = 69,534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,206.38x = 237,359.25 × 69,534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,206.38x = 16,504,637,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504,637,780.39/158,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,323.47

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