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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,502.60, 350,250.30 and 158,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,502.60, 350,250.30 and 158,436.12 is: 237,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,502.60 : 350,250.30 = 158,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,502.60/350,250.30 = 158,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,502.60x = 350,250.30 × 158,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,502.60x = 55,492,298,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,492,298,560.84/233,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,651.74

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