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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,029.26, 349,301.50 and 158,155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,029.26, 349,301.50 and 158,155.49 is: 237,068.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,029.26 : 349,301.50 = 158,155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,029.26/349,301.50 = 158,155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,029.26x = 349,301.50 × 158,155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,029.26x = 55,243,949,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,243,949,890.24/233,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,068.73

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