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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,027.39, 349,298.69 and 158,153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,027.39, 349,298.69 and 158,153.63 is: 237,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,027.39 : 349,298.69 = 158,153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,027.39/349,298.69 = 158,153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,027.39x = 349,298.69 × 158,153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,027.39x = 55,242,853,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,242,853,240.48/233,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,065.93

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