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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,267.40, 349,901.10 and 158,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,267.40, 349,901.10 and 158,617.80 is: 237,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,267.40 : 349,901.10 = 158,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,267.40/349,901.10 = 158,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,267.40x = 349,901.10 × 158,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,267.40x = 55,500,542,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,500,542,699.58/233,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,926.70

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