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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,464.68, 350,192.16 and 158,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,464.68, 350,192.16 and 158,397.12 is: 237,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,464.68 : 350,192.16 = 158,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,464.68/350,192.16 = 158,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,464.68x = 350,192.16 × 158,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,464.68x = 55,469,429,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,469,429,590.58/233,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,592.38

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