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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,434.21, 237,754.44 and 68,564.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,434.21, 237,754.44 and 68,564.58 is: 102,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,434.21 : 237,754.44 = 68,564.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,434.21/237,754.44 = 68,564.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,434.21x = 237,754.44 × 68,564.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,434.21x = 16,301,532,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,301,532,430.16/158,434.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,891.49

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