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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,032.64, 349,306.56 and 158,158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,032.64, 349,306.56 and 158,158.89 is: 237,073.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,032.64 : 349,306.56 = 158,158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,032.64/349,306.56 = 158,158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,032.64x = 349,306.56 × 158,158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,032.64x = 55,245,937,799.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,245,937,799.32/233,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,073.82

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