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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,359.10, 237,207.45 and 74,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,359.10, 237,207.45 and 74,191.10 is: 111,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,359.10 : 237,207.45 = 74,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,359.10/237,207.45 = 74,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,359.10x = 237,207.45 × 74,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,359.10x = 17,598,681,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,681,643.70/158,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,131.48

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