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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,066.82, 237,099.96 and 73,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,066.82, 237,099.96 and 73,798.74 is: 110,697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,066.82 : 237,099.96 = 73,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,066.82/237,099.96 = 73,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,066.82x = 237,099.96 × 73,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,066.82x = 17,497,678,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,678,302.05/158,066.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,697.98

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