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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,122.86, 237,262.20 and 73,888.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,122.86, 237,262.20 and 73,888.83 is: 110,869.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,122.86 : 237,262.20 = 73,888.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,122.86/237,262.20 = 73,888.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,122.86x = 237,262.20 × 73,888.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,122.86x = 17,531,026,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531,026,361.23/158,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,869.65

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