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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,124.03, 237,263.97 and 73,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,124.03, 237,263.97 and 73,890 is: 110,871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,124.03 : 237,263.97 = 73,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,124.03/237,263.97 = 73,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,124.03x = 237,263.97 × 73,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,124.03x = 17,531,434,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531,434,743.30/158,124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,871.41

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