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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,339.48, 237,507.73 and 68,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,339.48, 237,507.73 and 68,445.74 is: 102,667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,339.48 : 237,507.73 = 68,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,339.48/237,507.73 = 68,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,339.48x = 237,507.73 × 68,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,339.48x = 16,256,392,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256,392,758.23/158,339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,667.97

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