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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,243.52, 237,338.70 and 69,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,243.52, 237,338.70 and 69,473.16 is: 104,198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,243.52 : 237,338.70 = 69,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,243.52/237,338.70 = 69,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,243.52x = 237,338.70 × 69,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,243.52x = 16,488,669,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,488,669,479.29/158,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,198.07

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