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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,192.39, 237,158.58 and 73,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,192.39, 237,158.58 and 73,910.88 is: 110,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,192.39 : 237,158.58 = 73,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,192.39/237,158.58 = 73,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,192.39x = 237,158.58 × 73,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,192.39x = 17,528,599,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528,599,624.52/158,192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,805.58

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