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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,034.60, 236,720.70 and 73,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,034.60, 236,720.70 and 73,866.60 is: 110,645.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,034.60 : 236,720.70 = 73,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,034.60/236,720.70 = 73,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,034.60x = 236,720.70 × 73,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,034.60x = 17,485,753,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,485,753,258.62/158,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,645.09

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