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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,324.28, 237,484.88 and 68,430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,324.28, 237,484.88 and 68,430.57 is: 102,645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,324.28 : 237,484.88 = 68,430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,324.28/237,484.88 = 68,430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,324.28x = 237,484.88 × 68,430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,324.28x = 16,251,225,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251,225,704.78/158,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,645.19

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