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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,615.99, 237,912.89 and 74,394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,615.99, 237,912.89 and 74,394.62 is: 111,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,615.99 : 237,912.89 = 74,394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,615.99/237,912.89 = 74,394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,615.99x = 237,912.89 × 74,394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,615.99x = 17,699,437,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699,437,483.11/158,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,586.72

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