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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,124.76, 237,292.18 and 73,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,124.76, 237,292.18 and 73,891.44 is: 110,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,124.76 : 237,292.18 = 73,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,124.76/237,292.18 = 73,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,124.76x = 237,292.18 × 73,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,124.76x = 17,533,861,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533,861,111.85/158,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,886.25

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