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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,628.14, 237,898.46 and 68,701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,628.14, 237,898.46 and 68,701.13 is: 103,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,628.14 : 237,898.46 = 68,701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,628.14/237,898.46 = 68,701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,628.14x = 237,898.46 × 68,701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,628.14x = 16,343,891,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,891,837.77/158,628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,032.74

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