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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,610.26, 237,977.66 and 69,801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,610.26, 237,977.66 and 69,801.47 is: 104,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,610.26 : 237,977.66 = 69,801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,610.26/237,977.66 = 69,801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,610.26x = 237,977.66 × 69,801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,610.26x = 16,611,188,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611,188,956.26/158,610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,729.60

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