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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,222.71, 238,513.51 and 73,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,222.71, 238,513.51 and 73,713.04 is: 110,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,222.71 : 238,513.51 = 73,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,222.71/238,513.51 = 73,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,222.71x = 238,513.51 × 73,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,222.71x = 17,581,555,399.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,555,399.03/159,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,421.15

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