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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,333.08, 237,474.10 and 69,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,333.08, 237,474.10 and 69,570.04 is: 104,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,333.08 : 237,474.10 = 69,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,333.08/237,474.10 = 69,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,333.08x = 237,474.10 × 69,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,333.08x = 16,521,082,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521,082,635.96/158,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,343.85

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