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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,714.52, 350,883.12 and 158,067.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,714.52, 350,883.12 and 158,067.12 is: 237,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,714.52 : 350,883.12 = 158,067.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,714.52/350,883.12 = 158,067.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,714.52x = 350,883.12 × 158,067.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,714.52x = 55,463,084,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,463,084,235.01/233,714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,311.25

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