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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,030.39, 349,303.19 and 158,156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,030.39, 349,303.19 and 158,156.62 is: 237,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,030.39 : 349,303.19 = 158,156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,030.39/349,303.19 = 158,156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,030.39x = 349,303.19 × 158,156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,030.39x = 55,244,610,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244,610,221.58/233,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,070.42

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