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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,739.40, 237,914.70 and 69,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,739.40, 237,914.70 and 69,898.60 is: 104,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,739.40 : 237,914.70 = 69,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,739.40/237,914.70 = 69,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,739.40x = 237,914.70 × 69,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,739.40x = 16,629,904,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,904,449.42/158,739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,762.30

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