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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,158.40, 349,737.60 and 158,508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,158.40, 349,737.60 and 158,508.80 is: 237,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,158.40 : 349,737.60 = 158,508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,158.40/349,737.60 = 158,508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,158.40x = 349,737.60 × 158,508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,158.40x = 55,436,487,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,436,487,290.88/233,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,763.20

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