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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,318.22, 237,475.84 and 68,424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,318.22, 237,475.84 and 68,424.50 is: 102,636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,318.22 : 237,475.84 = 68,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,318.22/237,475.84 = 68,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,318.22x = 237,475.84 × 68,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,318.22x = 16,249,165,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,165,021.65/158,318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,636.10

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