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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,163.94, 238,425.55 and 73,654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,163.94, 238,425.55 and 73,654.27 is: 110,333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,163.94 : 238,425.55 = 73,654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,163.94/238,425.55 = 73,654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,163.94x = 238,425.55 × 73,654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,163.94x = 17,561,059,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,059,834.60/159,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,333.16

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