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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,373.10, 237,228.45 and 74,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,373.10, 237,228.45 and 74,205.10 is: 111,152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,373.10 : 237,228.45 = 74,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,373.10/237,228.45 = 74,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,373.10x = 237,228.45 × 74,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,373.10x = 17,603,560,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,603,560,855.10/158,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,152.47

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