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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,478.27, 349,714.40 and 158,185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,478.27, 349,714.40 and 158,185.33 is: 236,937.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,478.27 : 349,714.40 = 158,185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,478.27/349,714.40 = 158,185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,478.27x = 349,714.40 × 158,185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,478.27x = 55,319,686,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,319,686,104.54/233,478.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,937.19

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