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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,666.18, 350,513.88 and 158,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,666.18, 350,513.88 and 158,754.14 is: 238,141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,666.18 : 350,513.88 = 158,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,666.18/350,513.88 = 158,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,666.18x = 350,513.88 × 158,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,666.18x = 55,645,529,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645,529,577.46/233,666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,141.14

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