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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,667.12, 237,689.64 and 69,709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,667.12, 237,689.64 and 69,709.68 is: 104,427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,667.12 : 237,689.64 = 69,709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,667.12/237,689.64 = 69,709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,667.12x = 237,689.64 × 69,709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,667.12x = 16,569,268,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569,268,743.72/158,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,427.87

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