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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,564.40, 350,346.60 and 158,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,564.40, 350,346.60 and 158,914.80 is: 238,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,564.40 : 350,346.60 = 158,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,564.40/350,346.60 = 158,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,564.40x = 350,346.60 × 158,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,564.40x = 55,675,259,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,675,259,869.68/233,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,372.20

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