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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,168.22, 237,227.13 and 73,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,168.22, 237,227.13 and 73,986.90 is: 110,968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,168.22 : 237,227.13 = 73,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,168.22/237,227.13 = 73,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,168.22x = 237,227.13 × 73,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,168.22x = 17,551,699,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551,699,944.60/158,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,968.56

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