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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,061.78, 238,592.71 and 74,760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,061.78, 238,592.71 and 74,760.04 is: 112,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,061.78 : 238,592.71 = 74,760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,061.78/238,592.71 = 74,760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,061.78x = 238,592.71 × 74,760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,061.78x = 17,837,200,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,200,543.31/159,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,140.08

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