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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,962.12, 349,200.84 and 158,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,962.12, 349,200.84 and 158,088.96 is: 236,968.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,962.12 : 349,200.84 = 158,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,962.12/349,200.84 = 158,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,962.12x = 349,200.84 × 158,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,962.12x = 55,204,797,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,204,797,626.73/232,962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,968.99

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