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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,262.78, 237,076.20 and 73,906.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,262.78, 237,076.20 and 73,906.62 is: 110,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,262.78 : 237,076.20 = 73,906.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,262.78/237,076.20 = 73,906.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,262.78x = 237,076.20 × 73,906.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,262.78x = 17,521,500,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521,500,624.44/158,262.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,711.44

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