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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,864.91, 236,631.96 and 73,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,864.91, 236,631.96 and 73,555.54 is: 110,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,864.91 : 236,631.96 = 73,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,864.91/236,631.96 = 73,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,864.91x = 236,631.96 × 73,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,864.91x = 17,405,591,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,591,007.48/157,864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,256.24

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