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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,613.08, 237,963.52 and 73,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,613.08, 237,963.52 and 73,250 is: 109,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,613.08 : 237,963.52 = 73,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,613.08/237,963.52 = 73,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,613.08x = 237,963.52 × 73,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,613.08x = 17,430,827,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,430,827,840/158,613.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,895.27

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