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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,662.29, 238,055.67 and 69,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,662.29, 238,055.67 and 69,853.50 is: 104,807.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,662.29 : 238,055.67 = 69,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,662.29/238,055.67 = 69,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,662.29x = 238,055.67 × 69,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,662.29x = 16,629,021,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,021,744.35/158,662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,807.65

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