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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,611.67, 236,284.44 and 73,328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,611.67, 236,284.44 and 73,328.32 is: 109,930.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,611.67 : 236,284.44 = 73,328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,611.67/236,284.44 = 73,328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,611.67x = 236,284.44 × 73,328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,611.67x = 17,326,341,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,341,027.34/157,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,930.57

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