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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,692.52, 350,850.13 and 158,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,692.52, 350,850.13 and 158,045.20 is: 237,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,692.52 : 350,850.13 = 158,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,692.52/350,850.13 = 158,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,692.52x = 350,850.13 × 158,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,692.52x = 55,450,177,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,177,693.64/233,692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,278.36

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