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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,465.90, 349,695.83 and 158,172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,465.90, 349,695.83 and 158,172.95 is: 236,918.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,465.90 : 349,695.83 = 158,172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,465.90/349,695.83 = 158,172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,465.90x = 349,695.83 × 158,172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,465.90x = 55,312,422,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312,422,303.47/233,465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,918.64

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