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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,693.52, 350,851.63 and 158,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,693.52, 350,851.63 and 158,046.20 is: 237,279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,693.52 : 350,851.63 = 158,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,693.52/350,851.63 = 158,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,693.52x = 350,851.63 × 158,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,693.52x = 55,450,766,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,766,885.31/233,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,279.87

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