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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,803.40, 238,010.70 and 69,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,803.40, 238,010.70 and 69,962.60 is: 104,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,803.40 : 238,010.70 = 69,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,803.40/238,010.70 = 69,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,803.40x = 238,010.70 × 69,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,803.40x = 16,651,847,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,847,399.82/158,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,858.25

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