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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,612.88, 237,981.59 and 69,804.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,612.88, 237,981.59 and 69,804.09 is: 104,733.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,612.88 : 237,981.59 = 69,804.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,612.88/237,981.59 = 69,804.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,612.88x = 237,981.59 × 69,804.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,612.88x = 16,612,088,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612,088,326.70/158,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,733.54

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