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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,479.27, 349,715.89 and 158,186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,479.27, 349,715.89 and 158,186.33 is: 236,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,479.27 : 349,715.89 = 158,186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,479.27/349,715.89 = 158,186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,479.27x = 349,715.89 × 158,186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,479.27x = 55,320,273,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320,273,181.78/233,479.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,938.69

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