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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,611.26, 237,979.16 and 69,802.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,611.26, 237,979.16 and 69,802.47 is: 104,731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,611.26 : 237,979.16 = 69,802.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,611.26/237,979.16 = 69,802.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,611.26x = 237,979.16 × 69,802.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,611.26x = 16,611,533,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,611,533,176.53/158,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,731.11

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