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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,667.17, 238,062.99 and 69,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,667.17, 238,062.99 and 69,858.38 is: 104,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,667.17 : 238,062.99 = 69,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,667.17/238,062.99 = 69,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,667.17x = 238,062.99 × 69,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,667.17x = 16,630,693,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,630,693,629.04/158,667.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,814.97

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