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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,697.94, 238,086.99 and 73,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,697.94, 238,086.99 and 73,267.66 is: 109,919.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,697.94 : 238,086.99 = 73,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,697.94/238,086.99 = 73,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,697.94x = 238,086.99 × 73,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,697.94x = 17,444,076,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444,076,633.74/158,697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,919.99

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