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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,499.08, 237,826.02 and 69,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,499.08, 237,826.02 and 69,741.44 is: 104,646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,499.08 : 237,826.02 = 69,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,499.08/237,826.02 = 69,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,499.08x = 237,826.02 × 69,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,499.08x = 16,586,329,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,329,104.27/158,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,646.22

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