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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,734.44, 350,912.79 and 158,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,734.44, 350,912.79 and 158,087.10 is: 237,341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,734.44 : 350,912.79 = 158,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,734.44/350,912.79 = 158,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,734.44x = 350,912.79 × 158,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,734.44x = 55,474,785,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,474,785,324.01/233,734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,341.08

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