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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,027.26, 349,298.50 and 158,153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,027.26, 349,298.50 and 158,153.49 is: 237,065.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,027.26 : 349,298.50 = 158,153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,027.26/349,298.50 = 158,153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,027.26x = 349,298.50 × 158,153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,027.26x = 55,242,776,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,242,776,826.77/233,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,065.73

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