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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,359.60, 237,208.20 and 74,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,359.60, 237,208.20 and 74,191.60 is: 111,132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,359.60 : 237,208.20 = 74,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,359.60/237,208.20 = 74,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,359.60x = 237,208.20 × 74,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,359.60x = 17,598,855,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,855,891.12/158,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,132.23

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