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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,068.32, 237,102.21 and 73,800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,068.32, 237,102.21 and 73,800.24 is: 110,700.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,068.32 : 237,102.21 = 73,800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,068.32/237,102.21 = 73,800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,068.32x = 237,102.21 × 73,800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,068.32x = 17,498,200,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,200,002.53/158,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,700.23

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