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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,506.60, 350,256.30 and 158,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,506.60, 350,256.30 and 158,440.12 is: 237,657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,506.60 : 350,256.30 = 158,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,506.60/350,256.30 = 158,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,506.60x = 350,256.30 × 158,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,506.60x = 55,494,650,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494,650,202.76/233,506.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,657.74

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