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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,783.64, 238,194.72 and 70,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,783.64, 238,194.72 and 70,059.48 is: 105,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,783.64 : 238,194.72 = 70,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,783.64/238,194.72 = 70,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,783.64x = 238,194.72 × 70,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,783.64x = 16,687,798,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687,798,221.95/158,783.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,097.72

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