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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,381.10, 237,240.45 and 74,213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,381.10, 237,240.45 and 74,213.10 is: 111,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,381.10 : 237,240.45 = 74,213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,381.10/237,240.45 = 74,213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,381.10x = 237,240.45 × 74,213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,381.10x = 17,606,349,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,349,239.90/158,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,164.46

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