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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,389.14, 237,661.77 and 74,155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,389.14, 237,661.77 and 74,155.01 is: 111,269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,389.14 : 237,661.77 = 74,155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,389.14/237,661.77 = 74,155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,389.14x = 237,661.77 × 74,155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,389.14x = 17,623,809,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,623,809,742.66/158,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,269.05

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