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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,954.16, 236,797.96 and 73,669.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,954.16, 236,797.96 and 73,669.91 is: 110,442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,954.16 : 236,797.96 = 73,669.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,954.16/236,797.96 = 73,669.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,954.16x = 236,797.96 × 73,669.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,954.16x = 17,444,884,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444,884,401.38/157,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,442.70

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