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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,127.01, 237,295.55 and 73,893.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,127.01, 237,295.55 and 73,893.69 is: 110,889.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,127.01 : 237,295.55 = 73,893.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,127.01/237,295.55 = 73,893.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,127.01x = 237,295.55 × 73,893.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,127.01x = 17,534,643,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,534,643,994.81/158,127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,889.62

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