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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,972.83, 343,389.22 and 158,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,972.83, 343,389.22 and 158,349.34 is: 237,475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,972.83 : 343,389.22 = 158,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,972.83/343,389.22 = 158,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,972.83x = 343,389.22 × 158,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,972.83x = 54,375,456,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,375,456,350.11/228,972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,475.58

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