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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,733.44, 350,911.29 and 158,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,733.44, 350,911.29 and 158,086.10 is: 237,339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,733.44 : 350,911.29 = 158,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,733.44/350,911.29 = 158,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,733.44x = 350,911.29 × 158,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,733.44x = 55,474,197,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,474,197,282.07/233,733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,339.58

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