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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,679.30, 350,346.15 and 158,612.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,679.30, 350,346.15 and 158,612.10 is: 237,800.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,679.30 : 350,346.15 = 158,612.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,679.30/350,346.15 = 158,612.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,679.30x = 350,346.15 × 158,612.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,679.30x = 55,569,138,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,569,138,578.42/233,679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,800.86

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