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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,069.82, 237,104.46 and 73,801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,069.82, 237,104.46 and 73,801.74 is: 110,702.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,069.82 : 237,104.46 = 73,801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,069.82/237,104.46 = 73,801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,069.82x = 237,104.46 × 73,801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,069.82x = 17,498,721,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498,721,709.76/158,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,702.48

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