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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,787.33, 346,051.14 and 158,824.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,787.33, 346,051.14 and 158,824.77 is: 238,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,787.33 : 346,051.14 = 158,824.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,787.33/346,051.14 = 158,824.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,787.33x = 346,051.14 × 158,824.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,787.33x = 54,961,492,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,961,492,718.74/230,787.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,147.79

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