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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,187.15, 349,780.73 and 158,343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,187.15, 349,780.73 and 158,343.15 is: 237,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,187.15 : 349,780.73 = 158,343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,187.15/349,780.73 = 158,343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,187.15x = 349,780.73 × 158,343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,187.15x = 55,385,381,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,385,381,805.78/233,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,514.73

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