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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,480.28, 349,717.40 and 158,187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,480.28, 349,717.40 and 158,187.32 is: 236,940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,480.28 : 349,717.40 = 158,187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,480.28/349,717.40 = 158,187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,480.28x = 349,717.40 × 158,187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,480.28x = 55,320,858,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320,858,263.37/233,480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,940.17

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