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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,086.25, 238,422.99 and 73,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,086.25, 238,422.99 and 73,664.76 is: 110,401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,086.25 : 238,422.99 = 73,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,086.25/238,422.99 = 73,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,086.25x = 238,422.99 × 73,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,086.25x = 17,563,372,336.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,563,372,336.83/159,086.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,401.57

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