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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,910.89, 238,241.72 and 74,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,910.89, 238,241.72 and 74,627.68 is: 111,883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,910.89 : 238,241.72 = 74,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,910.89/238,241.72 = 74,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,910.89x = 238,241.72 × 74,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,910.89x = 17,779,426,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779,426,842.81/158,910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,883.00

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