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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,206.74, 237,283.65 and 69,436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,206.74, 237,283.65 and 69,436.41 is: 104,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,206.74 : 237,283.65 = 69,436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,206.74/237,283.65 = 69,436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,206.74x = 237,283.65 × 69,436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,206.74x = 16,476,124,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476,124,807.70/158,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,143.00

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