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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,638.99, 237,862.66 and 74,417.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,638.99, 237,862.66 and 74,417.62 is: 111,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,638.99 : 237,862.66 = 74,417.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,638.99/237,862.66 = 74,417.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,638.99x = 237,862.66 × 74,417.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,638.99x = 17,701,173,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,173,044.07/158,638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,581.48

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