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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,336.27, 237,514.13 and 69,631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,336.27, 237,514.13 and 69,631.55 is: 104,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,336.27 : 237,514.13 = 69,631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,336.27/237,514.13 = 69,631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,336.27x = 237,514.13 × 69,631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,336.27x = 16,538,476,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538,476,670.64/158,336.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,451.60

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