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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,072.91, 349,366.23 and 158,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,072.91, 349,366.23 and 158,198.94 is: 237,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,072.91 : 349,366.23 = 158,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,072.91/349,366.23 = 158,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,072.91x = 349,366.23 × 158,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,072.91x = 55,269,367,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269,367,257.80/233,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,133.38

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