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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,067.32, 237,100.71 and 73,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,067.32, 237,100.71 and 73,799.24 is: 110,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,067.32 : 237,100.71 = 73,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,067.32/237,100.71 = 73,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,067.32x = 237,100.71 × 73,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,067.32x = 17,497,852,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497,852,201.46/158,067.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,698.73

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