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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,228.79, 237,421.08 and 73,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,228.79, 237,421.08 and 73,994.73 is: 111,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,228.79 : 237,421.08 = 73,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,228.79/237,421.08 = 73,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,228.79x = 237,421.08 × 73,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,228.79x = 17,567,908,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567,908,710.91/158,228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,028.52

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