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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,459.60, 237,689.40 and 69,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,459.60, 237,689.40 and 69,618.80 is: 104,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,459.60 : 237,689.40 = 69,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,459.60/237,689.40 = 69,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,459.60x = 237,689.40 × 69,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,459.60x = 16,547,650,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,650,800.72/158,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,428.20

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