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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,691.02, 350,847.87 and 158,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,691.02, 350,847.87 and 158,043.70 is: 237,276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,691.02 : 350,847.87 = 158,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,691.02/350,847.87 = 158,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,691.02x = 350,847.87 × 158,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,691.02x = 55,449,294,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,449,294,634.80/233,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,276.11

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