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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,102.18, 238,330.92 and 73,591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,102.18, 238,330.92 and 73,591.50 is: 110,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,102.18 : 238,330.92 = 73,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,102.18/238,330.92 = 73,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,102.18x = 238,330.92 × 73,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,102.18x = 17,539,129,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,539,129,899.18/159,102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,238.15

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