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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,161.94, 238,422.56 and 73,652.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,161.94, 238,422.56 and 73,652.27 is: 110,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,161.94 : 238,422.56 = 73,652.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,161.94/238,422.56 = 73,652.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,161.94x = 238,422.56 × 73,652.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,161.94x = 17,560,361,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560,361,202.84/159,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,330.15

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