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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,513.75, 237,873.66 and 68,644.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,513.75, 237,873.66 and 68,644.23 is: 103,010.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,513.75 : 237,873.66 = 68,644.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,513.75/237,873.66 = 68,644.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,513.75x = 237,873.66 × 68,644.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,513.75x = 16,328,654,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328,654,227.98/158,513.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,010.96

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