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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,164.47, 237,221.60 and 73,983.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,164.47, 237,221.60 and 73,983.06 is: 110,962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,164.47 : 237,221.60 = 73,983.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,164.47/237,221.60 = 73,983.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,164.47x = 237,221.60 × 73,983.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,164.47x = 17,550,379,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,379,496.18/158,164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,962.84

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