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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,328.60, 237,161.70 and 74,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,328.60, 237,161.70 and 74,160.60 is: 111,085.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,328.60 : 237,161.70 = 74,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,328.60/237,161.70 = 74,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,328.60x = 237,161.70 × 74,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,328.60x = 17,588,053,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588,053,969.02/158,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,085.77

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