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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,665.68, 350,513.13 and 158,753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,665.68, 350,513.13 and 158,753.64 is: 238,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,665.68 : 350,513.13 = 158,753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,665.68/350,513.13 = 158,753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,665.68x = 350,513.13 × 158,753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,665.68x = 55,645,235,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645,235,255.29/233,665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,140.39

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