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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,732.44, 350,909.79 and 158,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,732.44, 350,909.79 and 158,085.10 is: 237,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,732.44 : 350,909.79 = 158,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,732.44/350,909.79 = 158,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,732.44x = 350,909.79 × 158,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,732.44x = 55,473,609,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,473,609,243.13/233,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,338.08

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