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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,579.40, 350,369.10 and 158,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,579.40, 350,369.10 and 158,929.80 is: 238,394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,579.40 : 350,369.10 = 158,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,579.40/350,369.10 = 158,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,579.40x = 350,369.10 × 158,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,579.40x = 55,684,090,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,684,090,989.18/233,579.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,394.70

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