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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,481.08, 237,799.02 and 69,723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,481.08, 237,799.02 and 69,723.50 is: 104,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,481.08 : 237,799.02 = 69,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,481.08/237,799.02 = 69,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,481.08x = 237,799.02 × 69,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,481.08x = 16,580,179,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580,179,970.97/158,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,619.30

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