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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,195.79, 237,371.58 and 73,961.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,195.79, 237,371.58 and 73,961.73 is: 110,979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,195.79 : 237,371.58 = 73,961.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,195.79/237,371.58 = 73,961.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,195.79x = 237,371.58 × 73,961.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,195.79x = 17,556,412,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556,412,709.63/158,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,979.01

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