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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,122.53, 237,261.72 and 73,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,122.53, 237,261.72 and 73,888.50 is: 110,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,122.53 : 237,261.72 = 73,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,122.53/237,261.72 = 73,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,122.53x = 237,261.72 × 73,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,122.53x = 17,530,913,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530,913,765.03/158,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,869.17

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