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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,790.25, 238,247.48 and 69,981.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,790.25, 238,247.48 and 69,981.31 is: 104,999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,790.25 : 238,247.48 = 69,981.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,790.25/238,247.48 = 69,981.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,790.25x = 238,247.48 × 69,981.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,790.25x = 16,672,870,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,870,754.60/158,790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,999.34

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