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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,071.82, 237,107.46 and 73,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,071.82, 237,107.46 and 73,803.74 is: 110,705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,071.82 : 237,107.46 = 73,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,071.82/237,107.46 = 73,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,071.82x = 237,107.46 × 73,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,071.82x = 17,499,417,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,499,417,329.90/158,071.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,705.48

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