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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,123.53, 237,263.22 and 73,889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,123.53, 237,263.22 and 73,889.50 is: 110,870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,123.53 : 237,263.22 = 73,889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,123.53/237,263.22 = 73,889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,123.53x = 237,263.22 × 73,889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,123.53x = 17,531,260,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531,260,694.19/158,123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,870.66

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