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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,137.22, 237,234.64 and 75,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,137.22, 237,234.64 and 75,030.50 is: 112,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,137.22 : 237,234.64 = 75,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,137.22/237,234.64 = 75,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,137.22x = 237,234.64 × 75,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,137.22x = 17,799,833,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,833,656.52/158,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,559.42

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