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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,033.66, 238,577.06 and 73,730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,033.66, 238,577.06 and 73,730.02 is: 110,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,033.66 : 238,577.06 = 73,730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,033.66/238,577.06 = 73,730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,033.66x = 238,577.06 × 73,730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,033.66x = 17,590,291,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,291,405.34/159,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,607.35

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