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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,326.85, 237,359.46 and 74,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,326.85, 237,359.46 and 74,045.54 is: 111,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,326.85 : 237,359.46 = 74,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,326.85/237,359.46 = 74,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,326.85x = 237,359.46 × 74,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,326.85x = 17,575,410,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575,410,260.88/158,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,007.13

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